Airbnb launches weather protection

Airbnb has introduced weather protection, a new insurance product underwritten by Chubb that pays guests when rain meets or exceeds a certain daily threshold during their stay.

The parametric coverage, which offers payouts between €50 and €1,000, can be added at checkout. The product is available to eligible guests in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Sweden for both domestic and international trips. For guests in Denmark, Poland, and Sweden, this marks the first insurance option available through Airbnb.

“Rain can cast a shadow over a trip guests have been looking forward to, but it shouldn’t define it. We’re excited to work with Chubb to introduce weather protection, so guests can get value back when it rains spending less time dealing with a disruption and more time enjoying their trip.” – Justin Brouse, Airbnb’s Director, Strategic Partnerships, AirCover and Insurance.

“With Airbnb, we set out to make weather protection that simply works in the background. No forms, no calls, no waiting to find out if you’re covered. If it rains enough to trigger your policy, you get a notification and a payout. This parametric insurance product is designed for the way people travel today: instant, transparent, and automatic, and we’re proud to launch it with Airbnb, bringing it to their guests across ten European countries.” – Rubén Rivero, Head of Travel Insurance EMEA, Chubb.