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Airbnb expands insurance coverage for Canadians
– moneysense.ca
TORONTO – Airbnb is adding a new level of insurance coverage in Canada as part of wider support for people who list their properties through its service.
The online accommodation provider announced Thursday that its Host Protection Insurance program, which launched earlier this year in the United States, would be rolled out in 15 more countries.
The expanded coverage will provide compensation if a guest is injured at a property listed on Airbnb and brings a claim against the host.
The insurance could also cover damages a guest causes to the surrounding area of a property — such as accidental water damage if a pipe burst affects a neighbouring apartment.
Tips for renting out your home with Airbnb »
Coverage, which comes at no additional cost to the host, tops out at $1 million, the company said.
The Host Protection Insurance program, which will be provided through a partnership with a Lloyd’s of London participating insurer, comes after Airbnb spent four years on an agreement that satisfied the insurers, said Airbnb product lead Jonathan Golden…
The online accommodation provider announced Thursday that its Host Protection Insurance program, which launched earlier this year in the United States, would be rolled out in 15 more countries.
The expanded coverage will provide compensation if a guest is injured at a property listed on Airbnb and brings a claim against the host.
The insurance could also cover damages a guest causes to the surrounding area of a property — such as accidental water damage if a pipe burst affects a neighbouring apartment.
Tips for renting out your home with Airbnb »
Coverage, which comes at no additional cost to the host, tops out at $1 million, the company said.
The Host Protection Insurance program, which will be provided through a partnership with a Lloyd’s of London participating insurer, comes after Airbnb spent four years on an agreement that satisfied the insurers, said Airbnb product lead Jonathan Golden…
Saving on car insurance is no accident: Mayers
– thestar.com
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