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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Guest using a short-term rental home, representing real-world hosting scenarios that impact insurance coverage and risk exposure

October 30th, 2026

What Insurance Do You Need for Different Short-Term Rental Situations?

New Airbnb hosts add property to booking platform.

October 30th, 2026

New Airbnb Hosts’ Guide for 2026

Clean, well-decorated vacation rental porch illustrating property care for Vrbo host insurance and damage protection

October 29th, 2026

A Quick Guide to Vrbo’s Protection for Hosts: Property Damage and Liability

Charleston-style short-term rental home with blue shutters and palmetto trees for a South Carolina Airbnb host guide

October 16th, 2026

Can I Be an Airbnb Host in South Carolina? What Hosting Actually Requires in 2026

three matching front doors in different colors representing homeowners, landlord, and commercial insurance options for short-term rentals

October 15th, 2026

Insuring a Short-Term Rental: Homeowners, Landlord, and Commercial Policies Compared

Short-term rental host reviewing property damage documentation and protection coverage after an Airbnb guest stay.

October 8th, 2026

Airbnb’s AirCover Protection: What It Covers (and Why It’s Not Insurance)

House keys resting on paperwork beside two coffee cups and a laptop, representing a property manager handling a short-term rental

October 8th, 2026

Property Manager Short-Term Rental Insurance: How the Owner’s Policy Covers Managers and Co-hosts

Texas Hill Country short-term rental with a fire pit and string lights at dusk

September 30th, 2026

Can I Be an Airbnb Host in Texas? STR Rules Explained

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

September 29th, 2026

Becoming a Short-Term Rental Host: A Complete Guide

Illustration of a man considering his options in the gig economy and sharing economy

September 24th, 2026

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

An illustrated Ohio short-term rental cabin lit at dusk in fall forest, with a hot tub on the deck and a path leading to the entrance.

September 21st, 2026

Can I Be an Airbnb Host in Ohio? What Hosts Should Know About the Ohio STR Landscape

A group of guests plays a board game outside of a loft apartment used as an Airbnb

September 21st, 2026

Understanding Rental Arbitrage: A Guide for 2026 Airbnb Arbitrage