Sector criticised for approach to sharing economy

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Report outlines the insurance risks for customers active in hosting AirBnb guests due to gaps in cover.

A report has exposed the UK insurance sector for failings in short term property insurance.

This type of insurance is needed for customers who let their properties for a short time using platforms such as AirBnb as part of the sharing economy.

The report – Insurance in the sharing economy2019 property focus – was published by sharing economy specialist Pikl.

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Pikl is the new brand name for Inlet, which was launched just over two years ago, and the launch of the report coincides with

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