Swimply Announces Comprehensive Insurance Option for Home Sharing Hosts
The gig and sharing economy is booming, and in its wake, a new booking platform specifically for home-sharing is emerging and bringing new opportunities for hosts with sought-after property amenities like swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, and more.
Since its debut in 2018 and a record-breaking year in 2024, Swimply has established itself as the leading platform for renting out private amenities by the hour. As the platform grows, the need for specialized insurance for Swimply hosts has become increasingly clear.
Swimply has selected Proper Insurance as their preferred insurance solution to help fill the significant coverage gaps faced by their hosts.
Now, with Proper Insurance, those who share their home’s pools or other amenities can confidently protect themselves with the nation’s most trusted short-term rental insurance provider.
The Need for Swimply Host Insurance
Many hosts don’t realize that traditional Homeowners or Landlord policies have many gaps for short-term rentals, leaving them exposed to property, liability and ultimately financial risks. Now, with Proper named as Swimply’s preferred insurance provider, hosts can protect themselves with a policy designed specifically for short-term rental risks.
Proper Insurance fully replaces standard home insurance policies, offering comprehensive coverage for property, business liability, and rental revenue—along with key enhancements like guest-caused damage, liquor liability, and amenity liability protection for pools, hot tubs, bicycles, and more.
The Proper Insurance policy is a comprehensive insurance solution that bridges the gap between personal and shared use of pools and amenities.
“Listing personal assets, like homes or pools, require more specialized coverage than a standard policy,” said Darren Pettyjohn, Co-Founder of Proper Insurance. “Proper’s partnership with Swimply aligns perfectly with our mission to provide robust coverage for short-term rental owners. We’re committed to offering peace of mind to clients as they participate in the sharing economy.”
Since 2014, Proper Insurance has been at the forefront of providing short-term rental owners with a custom-written policy designed specifically to address the unique risks of the industry. With a solution that goes beyond traditional Homeowners or Landlord coverage, Proper Insurance continues to lead the way in protecting property owners who find themselves entering and/or navigating the ever-evolving home-sharing market.
A Higher Standard for Safety and Risk Management
Proper’s team of short-term rental insurance experts can provide comprehensive coverage and offer valuable risk mitigation advice for their property owners. Among the advice, hosts receive guidance on safety protocols for pools and hot tubs, including posting proper signage, providing rescue equipment, using liability waivers, and conducting post-rental inspections. These measures ensure a safer experience for both hosts and guests.
“Education around guest safety is a priority in every conversation we have with our clients,” added Pettyjohn. “The steps we ask owners to take during our underwriting process are essential in minimizing risks for the owner and provide additional safeguards for guests enjoying the property, who may be unfamiliar with its unique features and safety considerations.”
The Proper policy is a perfect fit for home-sharing hosts looking for robust insurance for Swimply, Airbnb/Vrbo, direct bookings, personal use, and periods of vacancy.
Get a Quote with Proper Insurance Today
Swimply expressed equal enthusiasm for the partnership. Derek Callow, Swimply’s CEO, says “We’re excited to collaborate with Proper Insurance to give our hosts the extra confidence that their pools and properties are protected. This partnership provides our users with the convenience they love, paired with the security they need. It’s a win-win.”
Together, Swimply and Proper Insurance are setting a new benchmark in the sharing economy. Owners can now maximize their property’s earning potential through Swimply while maintaining ultimate hosting peace of mind with Proper Insurance.
For more information on getting started with Swimply and securing Proper Insurance’s coverage for short-term rentals call 888-631-6680 or fill out a quote today.
