INSURANCE & PROTECTION

How Insurance Works on ItWhip

Your earnings depend on what insurance you bring. Choose your tier, understand your coverage, and maximize your income.

$1M coverage per trip
3 coverage types
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Host Insurance Tiers

Your earnings percentage is determined by the insurance coverage you bring to the platform.

Tier 160% platform fee
40%
Host Earnings

Platform Coverage

We provide all insurance

No insurance needed. ItWhip provides comprehensive coverage for every trip. Ideal for new hosts getting started.

Primary Insurance
ItWhip Platform Insurance
Collision
$2,500
Comprehensive
$1,000
  • No personal insurance required
  • $1M liability coverage included
  • Comprehensive + collision coverage
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • Claims handled by ItWhip
Best for:
New hosts, occasional renters
MOST POPULAR
Tier 225% platform fee
75%
Host Earnings

P2P Coverage

You bring P2P insurance

Bring your own peer-to-peer insurance policy (State Farm, USAA, etc). Platform provides gap coverage.

Primary Insurance
Your P2P Insurance Policy
Collision
$1,000
Comprehensive
$500
  • Higher earnings — keep 75%
  • Your P2P policy is primary
  • Platform gap coverage included
  • Lower deductibles
  • Priority claim processing
Best for:
Active hosts with P2P policies
Tier 310% platform fee
90%
Host Earnings

Commercial Coverage

You bring commercial insurance

Bring commercial auto insurance for maximum earnings. Lowest platform fee at just 10%.

Primary Insurance
Your Commercial Auto Policy
Collision
Per your policy
Comprehensive
Per your policy
  • Maximum earnings — keep 90%
  • Your commercial policy is primary
  • Lowest platform fee (10%)
  • Priority listing placement
  • Fleet manager tools included
Best for:
Fleet operators, serious hosts

How Insurance Layers Work

Every trip on ItWhip has multiple layers of protection. The coverage hierarchy determines which insurance pays first in case of a claim.

LAYER 1 — PRIMARY
Host's Insurance
Your personal, P2P, or commercial policy
LAYER 2 — SECONDARY
Platform Coverage
ItWhip's gap coverage fills in
LAYER 3 — EXCESS
Excess Liability
Up to $1M combined coverage

How the Layers Combine

  • Host's insurance pays first (if applicable), then platform coverage kicks in
  • For Tier 1 hosts, the platform is the primary insurer for the entire claim
  • Excess liability coverage applies to all tiers up to $1M
  • Mileage Forensics™ data helps expedite claims processing

For Commercial Hosts

If you carry commercial auto insurance, your policy serves as primary. ItWhip's platform coverage acts as excess, giving you the maximum 90% earnings rate.

Guest Protection & Deposits

Guest Protection Plan

Every guest is automatically covered by our protection plan, included in the rental price.

  • $1M combined liability coverage
  • Collision and comprehensive coverage
  • 24/7 roadside assistance included

Security Deposits

Refundable security deposits protect hosts against damage. Amount varies by vehicle class.

Economy Vehicles$200 - $350
Standard / SUV$350 - $500
Luxury / Premium$500 - $1,000

Usage Declarations

When listing your car, you'll declare how the vehicle is used. This affects your insurance requirements and helps carriers assess risk accurately.

Rental Only

Vehicle is used exclusively for peer-to-peer rental on ItWhip

All miles tracked via Mileage Forensics™

Mixed Use

Vehicle is used for both personal driving and P2P rental

Rental miles separated from personal miles

Commercial Fleet

Vehicle is part of a commercial fleet with dedicated insurance

Full fleet mileage tracking and reporting
Mileage Forensics™ automatically tracks and separates rental miles from personal miles, providing verified data that insurance carriers can use for accurate risk assessment and claims processing.

Insurance FAQs

Do I need my own insurance to host on ItWhip?
No! Tier 1 (Platform Coverage) provides full insurance with no personal policy required. However, bringing your own P2P or commercial insurance earns you a higher percentage (75% or 90%).
What happens if a guest damages my car?
All trips include collision and comprehensive coverage. The guest's security deposit covers minor damage, and our insurance covers larger claims. Mileage Forensics™ data helps verify what happened during the trip.
How does Mileage Forensics™ help with insurance?
Mileage Forensics™ provides GPS-verified trip data that separates rental miles from personal miles. This verified data helps insurance carriers assess risk accurately and process claims faster.
Can I switch between insurance tiers?
Yes! You can change your tier at any time. If you get a P2P or commercial policy, update your tier to earn a higher percentage. Changes take effect on your next new booking.
What's the deductible if there's a claim?
Deductibles vary by tier. Tier 1: $2,500 collision / $1,000 comprehensive. Tier 2: $1,000 collision / $500 comprehensive. Tier 3: per your commercial policy terms.
Does the guest pay for insurance?
Guest protection is included in the rental price — there's no separate insurance charge for guests. They're automatically covered by $1M combined liability plus collision and comprehensive coverage.

Ready to Start Hosting?

Choose the tier that works for you and start earning. You can always upgrade your insurance later to earn more.

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