Allianz Partners, a global leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance services within Allianz Group, and Waymo, a leading autonomous driving technology company, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop an integrated ecosystem across insurance, claims, and safety research solutions supporting Waymo´s service expansion.

According to the press release, the partnership will focus on Europe, with Waymo planning phased commercial deployment beginning in Germany and the ambition to extend the model to additional markets over time.

The collaboration brings together Waymo's autonomous driving system, the Waymo Driver, with Allianz's global insurance, mobility assistance, and vehicle safety research capabilities, delivered through Allianz Partners leveraging the full expertise and support of other Allianz entities, such as the Allianz Center for Technology (AZT), Allianz Versicherungs-AG, Allianz Commercial and Solvd Group.

“Autonomous mobility and AI are some of the most significant shifts our industry will navigate in the years ahead. Waymo's technology leadership, combined with Allianz's global expertise in insurance, assistance, and vehicle safety, allows us to build a comprehensive ecosystem that provides passengers peace of mind at every stage of the journey”, commented Tomas Kunzmann, CEO, Allianz Partners.

“As we advance our commercial rollout in Europe, building the right operational foundation is just as critical as the technology behind the Waymo Driver. Teaming up with Allianz Partners allows us to pair our proven U.S. safety record and commercial experience with world-class European risk and claims expertise, ensuring we scale reliably and responsibly from day one", said Tilia Gode, Head of Risk & Insurance at Waymo.