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Darren Pettyjohn

Darren Pettyjohn is the co-founder of Proper Insurance, the nation’s leading insurer of short-term rental properties. Prior to founding Proper, Darren was instrumental in building other insurance organizations. He is married and the father of two boys and a baby girl. When Darren’s not working on insurance or spending time with his family, he is passionate about fly fishing, skiing, and all things outdoors.

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Darren Pettyjohn is the co-founder of Proper Insurance, the nation’s leading insurer of short-term rental properties. Prior to founding Proper, Darren was instrumental in building other insurance organizations. He is married and the father of two boys and a baby girl. When Darren’s not working on insurance or spending time with his family, he is passionate about fly fishing, skiing, and all things outdoors.

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Short-Term Rentals 7 min read

Jul 28, 2023Oct 09, 2023 Darren Pettyjohn

Short-Term Rental Insurance: How the Industry Turned Upside Down and Self-Education Became Even More Important

The insurance industry was upended by the Internet, like many other industries. The key issue is that without agents who can guide you through coverage options for certain properties, you're…