Insurance Explained

Let’s break down vacation rental insurance policies, liability risks, and property damage scenarios, so you can make informed decisions when it comes to host coverage requirements.

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Airbnb Services Chef Pours Wine for Guests on Bachelorette Trip

May 30th, 2025

Airbnb Services and Insurance: What Hosts Should Know About Increased Liability and Property Risks

Illustrated interior of cozy Airbnb Cottage with bright colors and natural light

March 20th, 2025

How to Prepare Your Home for the Short-Term Rental Market: A Complete Guide

a man exhibits signs of legionnaires disease from a short-term rental hot tub, one cost of avoiding to effectively prevent legionnaires' disease in Airbnb hot tubs

February 28th, 2025

6 Ways to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease in Short-Term Rental Hot Tubs | Safety Guide

Blue and yellow chairs sit outside of a vacation rental home with amenities that come with risks, including a fire pit, kayaks, and a body of water, begging the question "Does Homeowners insurance cover vacation rentals?"

February 12th, 2025

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Vacation Rental Properties?

New Airbnb hosts add property to booking platform.

February 7th, 2025

Don’t Stay for Long: An Essential Guide for New Airbnb Hosts

Children swimming and splashing at a Swimply pool rental property

February 4th, 2025

Swimply Announces Comprehensive Insurance Option for Home Sharing Hosts

A group of friends enter an Airbnb apartment with luggage

January 14th, 2025

Has Rental Arbitrage Ushered in a New Era of Real Estate Investing?

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November 1st, 2024

Is Your Policy Really Protecting You? How to Know If You’re Misinsured

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October 16th, 2024

The Biggest Risks Faced by Airbnb Hosts & How to Best Manage Them

Illustration. A house burns in the distance. Money flies through the air resembling butterflies. A man tries to catch the money that falls.

June 14th, 2024

The Importance of ‘Loss of Business Income’ for Your Short-Term Rental

A child kayaks in the water outside of an Airbnb with his dog in tow.

April 22nd, 2024

Home Insurance for Airbnb Owners: Protection beyond the beam and brick

Is vacation rental insurance worth it? Delve into Proper Insurance's Commercial Homeowners Policy covers building, contents, revenue, and liability.

December 14th, 2023

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