August 13th, 2026

Which Short-Term Rental Amenities Create the Most Liability Risk?

Amenities book properties. They also create the exposure most hosts never price in—and a lot of that exposure sits past the point where a standard policy stops covering you. Chief Sales Officer Nick Massey has spent close to a decade working solely in vacation rentals at Proper Insurance. In a conversation with Michael Friedman, CEO…

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August 13th, 2026

Which Short-Term Rental Amenities Create the Most Liability Risk?

Illustration of a waterfront short-term rental home in Virginia at sunset, with a wraparound porch, outdoor seating area, sunflower garden, and a sailboat on the water beyond.

August 12th, 2026

Can I Be an Airbnb Host in Virginia? Local Short-Term Rental Rules Explained

Short-term rental host reviewing insurance broker questions and policy notes on a laptop

August 6th, 2026

Top Questions to Ask Your Broker about Short-Term Vacation Rental Insurance

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July 28th, 2026

3 Dead Giveaways You Have a Weak Short-Term Rental Policy (Before You Read a Single Policy Page)

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?"

July 22nd, 2026

Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Airbnb

an Airbnb in Idaho, one of the most host-friendly states in the nation

July 17th, 2026

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

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

July 2nd, 2026

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

Airbnb host standing outside his short-term rental property, representing the liability exposure hosts face without a dedicated insurance policy

July 2nd, 2026

Does Airbnb Provide Liability Insurance? What Every Host Needs to Know

Large fallen tree crushing roof of residential home, representing property damage that may not be covered by standard homeowners insurance for Airbnb or short-term rental use

June 30th, 2026

When Homeowners Insurance Denied an Airbnb Claim: The $120,000 Case Every Host Should Know

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June 30th, 2026

Pool Safety Standards Every Vacation Rental Host Should Know

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June 25th, 2026

Commercial Insurance vs. Landlord Insurance: What’s the Real Difference for Rental Properties?

Airbnb host surveys guest damage in a trashed rental property while calling his insurance provider

June 23rd, 2026

Airbnb Host Damage Protection: What Hosts Need to Know About AirCover’s Limits

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