Aon Risk Services has teamed up with Collaborate Corporation to establish a new sharing economy website.

Called Mobilise, it aims to help Australians monetise “idle assets” across a range of categories – and Aon will provide insurance coverage.

The service is aimed at private individuals and businesses.

“Every day, billions of dollars of assets remain underutilised,” Aon says. “Owners must choose between either incurring the ongoing cost of ownership or selling the assets, potentially for a loss.

“Mobilise will introduce a third option that generates revenue for asset owners and justifies continuing ownership.”

Potential renters will be verified through Collaborate’s PeerPass platform, and Aon will source insurance solutions from its panel of providers.

The broker will also promote Mobilise to its network of clients.

“As the sharing economy continues to evolve, trust becomes a key element to addressing the new and emerging risks it presents – and insurance plays a big part in this,” Aon CEO Lambros Lambrou said.

“With our partnership with Collaborate, Aon has worked closely with the insurance market to create a new and innovative insurance proposition that protects owners’ interests in their assets and enhances the trust and functionality of the Mobilise platform.

“Through Mobilise and together with our clients, we are embracing the opportunities the sharing economy has to offer, providing us with a competitive edge in the marketplace.”

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