FAQ
How does ShareCover give you peace of mind when hosting on sharing economy platforms like Airbnb, Bookabach or TripAdvisor?
You may not be able to claim on your existing home and contents insurance policy for damage or liability caused by a paying guest.
This applies even if you rent your home out for a few nights a year. If something gets damaged or someone gets hurt during a paying guests’ stay, you may have to personally foot the bill.
ShareCover can give you peace of mind that you’re insured when you rent your property on platforms such as Airbnb, Bookabach, and TripAdvisor. ShareCover is designed to provide flexible home and contents insurance that protects you from risks associated with having a guest in your property. You can get cover for a stay as short as one night, the weekend, or for up to 90 days, 6 months and 12 months.
Sharing this peace of mind with your guests can allow them to be more relaxed about their stay, particularly in higher value properties. Having ShareCover can mean guests have greater peace of mind that any damage incurred during their stay is covered, and the claiming process is quick and easy.
For full details on what is covered, what isn’t covered and how claims work with ShareCover, see our Product Disclosure Statements (PDS).
Related Questions
- I have home and contents insurance. Why do I need ShareCover?
- Is ShareCover designed to replace my standard home and contents insurance policy?
- What risks am I exposed to when using sharing economy platforms? Why might I need cover?
- How does ShareCover differ from covers or guarantees provided to hosts by some recognised sharing economy platforms?
ShareCover is issued by IAG New Zealand Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insurance Australia Group, Australasia’s largest general insurer. When making decisions about a product, always read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). You should carefully read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and all policy documentation for more details.
ShareCover Enterprises is owned by Insurance Australia Limited and is not related to either Airbnb, Bookabach, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Spacer, and Uber. References to these platforms on this website do not constitute an endorsement by these platforms of ShareCover nor an endorsement of these platforms by ShareCover; nor IAG being partnered with these platforms.