SHORT-TERM RENTAL INSURANCE IN FLORIDA
Replace your current homeowners or landlord policy with Proper Insurance, the leading provider of short-term rental insurance in Florida, offering the most comprehensive policy on the market.
Or Call 888-631-6680
The Importance of Short-Term Rental Insurance in Florida
Welcome to Florida, the Sunshine State, where Airbnb and Vrbo rentals offer guests a slice of tropical paradise. Whether you’re in the vibrant heart of Miami, the enchanting world of Disney in Orlando, or the tranquil beauty of the Gulf Coast, each vacation property in Florida reflects the state’s unique charm and diverse experiences making it a prime opportunity for short-term rental investors looking to share your Florida property with eager guests.
Short-term rental property owners and Airbnb/Vrbo hosts in Florida face distinct risks. From the unpredictable fury of hurricanes, lurking alligators in the Everglades, families playing in the backyard pool, to guests enjoying adventurous activities like sea kayaking in the Keys or cruising the Panhandle on beach bicycles, the myriad of situations highlights the importance of being fully insured with comprehensive coverage.
Proper Insurance designed a policy tailored to protect your Florida property, revenue, and business liability customized to include coverage for guest-caused theft/damage, liquor liability, amenity liability (pools, golf carts, bicycles, paddleboards, hot tubs, etc.), bed bugs, squatters, and more. Upgrade your short-term rental insurance today by completely replacing inadequate homeowners/landlord policies.
The Leading Provider of Short-Term Rental Insurance in Florida
As more insurers exit from Florida and hurricane coverage is getting harder to find, Proper Insurance remains the top insurer of short-term rentals in Florida. Our comprehensive policy completely replaces a standard homeowners or landlord policy with far superior coverage for the exact risks of short-term renting.
Proper Insurance proudly protects short-term rental properties in the following Florida cities and towns: Kissimmee, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Hollywood, Panama City Beach, Miami Beach, Davenport, Saint Augustine, Daytona Beach, Saint Petersburg, Tampa, Indian Rocks Beach, Destin, Miramar Beach, Naples, Orlando, Panama City, Marco Island, West Palm Beach, Cocoa Beach, Gainesville, Pompano Beach, Pensacola, Cape Coral, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Largo, Delray Beach, Indian Shores, Jacksonville, Navarre, Clearwater Beach, Cape Canaveral, Palm Coast, Bradenton, Jacksonville Beach, Tallahassee, Fort Myers Beach, Pensacola Beach, Crystal River, Madeira Beach, Spring Hill, Clearwater, Englewood, Fernandina Beach, Homosassa, Deerfield Beach, Key Largo, Sunny Isles Beach, Gulf Breeze, Hallandale, Marathon, Satellite Beach, Ormond Beach, Sanibel, Bradenton Beach, Treasure Island, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Wilton Manors, Clermont, Dunnellon, Indialantic, North Miami Beach, Seminole, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Key West, Venice, Vero Beach, and more.
Short-Term Rental Laws and Regulations in Florida
Florida’s approach to short-term rental regulations is diverse with rules varying from city to city and county to county. It’s crucial to understand the local ordinances that apply to your specific location. Florida’s unique mix of bustling urban areas, beachfront towns, and serene rural settings means regulations can differ significantly. A great place to start is our guide on Florida short-term rental regulations and laws.
WHAT MAKES A PROPER POLICY?
Short-term vacation rentals don’t fit into one insurance category, so we developed a specialty short-term rental insurance policy that covers both commercial and personal use of your vacation rental.
Commercial Business Liability
Your most considerable exposure as a vacation rental owner is liability. What if a guest were injured while staying at your property? Or injured off-premise? What if you were found liable? The Proper short-term rental insurance policy provides $1,000,000 & $2,000,000 coverage options for commercial business liability so you can rest easy.
Building & Contents Coverage
Proper provides unmatched property insurance coverage. Your building(s) and contents are upgraded to an ‘all-risk’ or exclusions based coverage form. In addition, we reimburse with replacement cost valuation, meaning you get new for old at the time of a covered loss. Finally, we carry no occupancy restrictions, so complete coverage is always in place.
Business Revenue Protection
You worked extremely hard to turn your short-term rental property into an income-generating short-term rental business. What if water, wind, or hail damage prevented you from renting your property? Our short-term rental insurance policy protects your income or revenue with “actual loss sustained” valuation and carries no time limit.
EXCLUSIVE SHORT-TERM RENTAL INSURANCE ENHANCEMENTS
Opening your home to short-term vacation rental guests also invites several insurance risks. As short-term rental insurance specialists, we’ve spent years optimizing and enhancing our policy so you have protection for the most common and uncommon exposures STR owners face.
Property Entrustment
Homeowners, landlords, and business insurance policies exclude theft, vandalism, and intentional or malicious damages to your home and contents due to entrusting your property to another party. Our custom short-term rental insurance enhancement removes this limitation, so full property coverage applies as a vacation rental.
Pet & Animal Liability
Dog bites are the second most costly liability insurance claim in the U.S., with over $1B in settlements handed out annually. Unfortunately, most insurance policies limit this coverage and exclude certain animals or dog breeds. Our policy has no limitation on animals or pets so allowing guests to bring pets isn’t a cause for concern.
Bed Bug & Flea Protection
Yikes! No property owner wants to worry about unwanted critters in their vacation rental business, nor the hidden liability, cost of extermination, and canceled bookings that come with the infestation. Proper trademarked and was first-to-market custom bed bug and flea protection uniquely tailored for the short-term vacation rental industry.
Squatter Protection
The Covid-19 pandemic forever changed the work office and spotlighted mid-term rentals. Many travelers now book for 30+ days, which in most states provides tenants rights. What if a guest refused to leave and squatted at your property? Fear not, as our first-to-market squatters coverage provides both legal and lost income protection.
Amenities Off-Premise
No vacation rental is complete without amenities for guests. Unfortunately, most policies exclude or have limitations for bikes, boats, scooters, hot tubs, golf carts, and more. Plus, the coverage is limited to your property line. We cover liability for standard amenities on and off your property line, so there are no concerns about how far the guests take the bikes.
Liquor Liability
All insurance policies carry a liquor liability exclusion for a good reason. Because we remove this exclusion, we afford coverage. So whether you want to include a beverage gift for your guest or simply ensure that undiscovered alcohol left behind by guests doesn’t end up in the wrong hands when the next group arrives, we’ve got you covered.
PROPER DEVELOPED SUPER AGENTS
Because we only service the vacation rental industry, our short-term rental insurance knowledge base is unrivaled. We are proud of our customer feedback and our outstanding agents who make it all possible.
“I called several companies to get a policy. All required multiple days to offer a solid quote. Several came back and couldn’t meet the limits requirement. Proper Insurance came through like rock stars! Same day quote. Same day binding (so we could meet our closing date) AND BY FAR best pricing and coverage offered.”
“Proper Insurance is who I trust after 10 years of renting. They have seen me (owner/manager) and my clients, whom I rent for, through good and bad. They are THE insurance for vacation rentals covering not just the home but $1M in liability (a huge issue for renting) also lost income due to damage to the home if issues make it unrentable. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY – they deliver on their promise, I have tested it.”
“Coverage for our mulit-layer Airbnb was proving VERY difficult to find. The major carriers were inconsistent about their understanding of the coverage, and few were misleading until we got on the phone with their underwriting departments. Ian Smith understood our situation immediately and comforted us about Proper being built specifically for these types of short-term rental situations.”
“Bob Bradley was very helpful and extremely responsive via email, phone and text in helping me identify the right coverage for my short-term rental in NC. He carefully reviewed all the options available with me and helped me choose the best policy that would suit my needs. I highly recommend anyone looking for STR insurance to go with Proper.”
“Ashley from Proper Insurance is the best insurance agent I have ever worked with. She is extremely responsive, reliable and efficient. She also goes the extra mile to structure my coverage for the best price possible. As a long time realtor and an owner of multiple short term rental properties, I highly recommend Ashley and Proper Insurance for all your rental property needs. The best of the best.”
VRBO EXCLUSIVELY ENDORSES PROPER INSURANCE
Vrbo is a world leader in vacation rentals and has recognized Proper Insurance as its premier vendor for comprehensive short-term rental property and liability insurance. Vacation rentals owners and their properties are at the core of the brand, and they wanted to make sure their clients and properties are protected. Nothing is more important.
The Proper Insurance policy includes coverage enhancements no other insurance carrier offers and had the vacation rental owner in mind during the development with Lloyd’s. This Vrbo endorsement is a testament to the coverage and claims service provided.
Also Endorsed By:
Latest
Resources
Home Insurance for Airbnb Owners: Protection beyond the beam and brick
Creating the Ultimate Insurance Stack for Your Short-Term Rental Business
Offering Guests a Direct Booking Option: Tips for Increasing Your Property’s Exposure
