Tern Financial
Coverholder providing insurance for short-term rentals and sharing economy
About Tern Financial
TERN Financial Group is a tech-enabled global underwriter and Lloyd's of London Coverholder that develops and underwrites specialized insurance products for the short-term furnished rental, corporate housing, student housing, and sharing economy sectors. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, TERN Financial positions itself at the intersection of insurance and technology, crafting bespoke risk solutions for the complex, nuanced world of vacation rentals, P2P platforms, and PropTech innovation. The company serves diverse sectors including vacation rentals, corporate housing, student housing, digital nomads, community-based living, single-family rentals, and digital property management. TERN intentionally maintains a boutique structure to preserve creative risk assessment and agile decision-making capabilities.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 3 countries
Markets & Coverage
(3)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Condo
Market Segments
- UrbanPrimary
- Family
- Corporate & Extended Stay
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STR Property Manager
Specialized STR insurance through Lloyd's
TERN Financial Group provides exactly what the vacation rental industry needs - specialized insurance from a Lloyd's of London Coverholder. Their understanding of short-term rental risks is unmatched. The RENTERN product for vacation rental manager's liability is perfectly tailored to our needs. Highly recommend for Canadian STR operators.
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- TERN Financial Group is a tech-enabled global underwriter and Lloyd's of London Coverholder that develops and underwrites specialized insurance products for the short-term furnished rental, corporate housing, student housing, and sharing economy sectors. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, TERN Financial positions itself at the intersection of insurance and technology, crafting bespoke risk solutions for the complex, nuanced world of vacation rentals, P2P platforms, and PropTech innovation. The company serves diverse sectors including vacation rentals, corporate housing, student housing, digital nomads, community-based living, single-family rentals, and digital property management. TERN intentionally maintains a boutique structure to preserve creative risk assessment and agile decision-making capabilities.
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