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10/26/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2021 09:38
Insurance.com Report Outlines Airbnb Short-Term Rental Insurance Options for Homeowners [Oct 26, 2021]
52% of homeowners surveyed buy host company's insurance plan
Foster City, CA - October 26, 2021 - With homeowners increasingly using peer-to-peer rental services such as Airbnb to bring in extra income, it's important for them to know the insurance ramifications of opening up their home to guests. To help people understand find the best coverage, Insurance.com releases Understanding Airbnb Homeowners Insurance Options, a report outlining the types of insurance available to those in the short-term rental business.
Experts at Insurance.com find that a homeowners insurance policy alone may not provide adequate protection if a visitor is injured or causes damage to a property, so it's important to review coverage details and supplement it with additional insurance, as needed. Airbnb offers coverage that includes damage and bodily injury related to a visitor's stay.
"Airbnb hosts may have certain limitations on their homeowners insurance policies, such as how often they can rent their residence," explains Les Masterson, managing editor for Insurance.com. "There may also be state laws that affect insurance requirements when listing short-term rentals."
In a recent survey, Insurance.com discovers that 12% of homeowners who have listings on Airbnb and other services only use their standard home insurance coverage, while 52% buy the host company's insurance plan, and 37% also buy an additional rental endorsement.
Insurance.com's guide includes information on the coverage Airbnb offers, how much homeowners can expect to pay for this coverage, and home sharing insurance alternatives for Airbnb.
"Everyone's needs are different," Masterson explains. "Our insurance comparison tool can help homeowners find companies that offer or specialize in short-term rental coverage."
Masterson is available to discuss Airbnb insurance options and answer questions on ways to save on homeowners and renters insurance.
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