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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March 13th, 2026

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

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March 4th, 2026

The Hidden Trap in Your Short-Term Rental Insurance: The Habitability Exclusion

March 3rd, 2026

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

New Airbnb hosts add property to booking platform.

February 9th, 2026

Safety & Insurance Guide for New Airbnb Hosts in 2026

Two people are working on computers while staying in an apartment loft in the city. One person sits on the couch while another has a desk with a large monitor. They could be airbnb guests or tenants of the home as it's not easy to tell.

August 31st, 2025

Understanding When a Guest Becomes a Tenant

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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

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?

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

November 1st, 2024

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

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

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

December 14th, 2023