“But Airbnb is recognizing that not many home insurance providers are extending that coverage to short-term rentals or home-sharing programs.” As we reported last week , it has given its Home Protection Insurance programme a boost , increasing its liability insurance coverage to $ 1mn in an effort to attract new hosts to the short - term home rental market . However , some insurance brokers are critical of the new coverage , and feel that it ' n’t be considered an all - inclusive solution . “ In actuality , they ’re providing what would typically be available already ” said Daniel Mirkovic , Co - Founder and President of Capital Home Insurance . “ It seems to be premises liability coverage , which would normally be included in the host ’s own home insurance policy . ”
As we reported last week , it has given its Home Protection Insurance programme a boost , increasing its liability insurance coverage to $ 1mn in an effort to attract new hosts to the short - term home rental market . However , some insurance brokers are critical of the new coverage , and feel that it ' n’t be considered an all - inclusive solution . “ In actuality , they ’re providing what would typically be available already ” said Daniel Mirkovic , Co - Founder and President of Capital Home Insurance . “ It seems to be premises liability coverage , which would normally be included in the host ’s own home insurance policy . ”