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Now you can enjoy the freedom of being a gig worker with the benefits of a corporate employee!

Joining the GWU Association

After joining the Gig Workers Universe Association, members get access to some of the best health benefits available for gig workers and independent contractors. Members donโ€™t just get access to health benefits, they also get access to our full suite of benefits including:

  • Health benefits
  • Supplemental Insurance
    • Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Vision, Dental & Hearing
  • Property Insurance
    • Home, Auto, Renters, Pet, Motorcycle & Boat, Life Insurance, Umbrella
  • Discount Marketplace

Our Mission

Our mission is to bring corporate benefits to gig workers and independent contractors. We provide members access to comprehensive and low-cost benefits at a discount to what is available in the marketplace. We aim to bridge the gap in the benefits space to put gig workers and independent contractors on a level playing field with full-time employees.

Other Insurance Benefits

We have a partnership with an independent national retail insurance agency, whose cutting-edge technology provides members with real-time quotes for a variety of insurance products (Home, Auto, Renters, Pet, Motorcycle & Boat, Life Insurance, Umbrella). Our partner works with 40+ national insurance carriers and finds the most competitive pricing available in the market in minutes. Live representatives are also available to help members through the shopping process.

Quality of life benefits

The GWU Discount Marketplace is your home to save on thousands of items all through an easy-to-use, exclusive shop. We negotiate the best discounts on the market for you and many of the offers include additional cash back. Not only saving you money but time and hassle, too. The diverse platform includes discounts on travel, hotels, restaurants, car rentals, your favorite local establishments, and much more!

We are in discussions with other professionals to enhance our membership with services such as tax filing and assistance in generating weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly tax reports and payments.

GWU is striving to create a superior home for the gig workers, independent contractors and small business owners.