Allianz Partners has announced it is partnering with Cosmo Connected, a French startup which offers helmets with integrated automatic brake lights, turn signal, fall detection and safety SMS alerts.

Through the partnership, both companies are launching Cosmo Care, which includes the helmet and personal accident insurance provided by Allianz.

The new offering which is priced at €9.99/ month, is currently only available in France but will soon be rolled out to other European markets. The coverage is not solely limited to one transportation method and also covers medical expenses and loss of income following accidents.

Romain Afflelou, founder of Cosmo Connected, commented: “Surviving an accident has motivated me even more to make safety both effective and affordable. Cosmo Care’ is our response to a gap. Because Cosmo Care is not just a guarantee, it’s a promise of peace of mind, adapted to all modes of urban travel.”

“By partnering with Allianz Partners and combining our Cosmo Fusion connected helmet technology with their expertise in insurance solutions for new mobility users, we offer affordable, tailor-made safety, making helmets your ideal partner for cover, whatever your route and vehicle,” Afflelou added.Jean-Marc Pailhol, Chief Officer of Global Strategic Partnerships at Allianz Partners, stated: “This new partnership with Cosmo Connected enables us to offer micro mobility users a truly innovative and fully integrated insurance solution to enhance both their peace of mind and their safety.”