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Obie Named “Insurance Company of the Year” at IMN’s SFR Industry Awards

Obie is named IMN’s 2025 Insurance Company of the Year for redefining landlord insurance with expert coverage, integrations, and tools built for SFR investors.

More Carriers. More Control. Obie Adds Markel to Empower Investors With More Insurance Options.

By integrating with Markel, a leading name in specialty insurance, Obie expands its capacity for its nationwide program, giving landlords greater flexibility, better pricing, and coverage tailored to their investment strategies.

Obie Named to 2025 Inc. 5000, Ranking in the Top 10 for Insurance

Obie ranked #350 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 and #9 in Insurance, marking a 500+ spot leap from last year. This recognition reflects our commitment to faster coverage, stronger partnerships, and supporting the real estate investment ecosystem.

Meet the New Obie: Moving Investment Property Insurance Forward

The insurance industry is changing rapidly—and Obie is evolving with it.

Named Perils vs. All Risk Policies: What’s the Difference?

Named perils policies cover only listed risks. All risk policies cover everything except listed exclusions. The key difference is what's covered vs. excluded.

How Often to Review Your Landlord Insurance

Review your landlord policy annually or after property upgrades, new tenants, or income changes. This prevents coverage gaps and ensures you're protected.

Obie Partners with MoFin to Expand Embedded Insurance Offering for Real Estate Investors

Obie and MoFin team up to deliver embedded landlord insurance within MoFin’s lending platform, giving real estate investors instant, tailored coverage.

Pros and Cons of Being a Landlord

Weigh the pros of being a landlord, like steady income and appreciation, against the cons, like tenant issues and repair costs, to see if it's right for you.

What is a Fourplex? What You Need to Know

Investing in a fourplex? Understand the key expenses, what to look for before buying, and how landlord insurance protects your multi-unit property.

What is Prorated Rent and How to Calculate It?

Learn the simple, two-step method for calculating prorated rent. Find the daily rate, then multiply by days occupied for a fair rental amount.

Partial vs. Total Loss: A Landlord's Guide to Insurance Claims

Learn the difference between partial and total property loss for landlords, including insurance payouts and the immediate steps to take after damage occurs.

A Complete Guide To Filing A Landlord Claim After a Burst Pipe

Learn what landlord insurance covers after a burst pipe, including water damage, mold, and lost rent, plus steps to file a successful claim.

Step-By-Step Guide To Filing A Landlord Claim After Fire

A fire in your rental is overwhelming. Learn how landlord insurance covers damage, income loss, and how to file a claim for a fair settlement.

How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Learn to use the ROI formula to evaluate rental property profits and make smarter real estate investment decisions.

Best States and Cities for High Rental ROI in 2025

Discover the best states and cities for high rental ROI in 2025, plus tips on risks, ROI calculation, and what landlord insurance covers.

How to Raise Rents Without Losing Tenants?

Raise rent fairly by timing increases right, explaining the value, and offering incentives to keep tenants satisfied and loyal.

How to Calculate Net Operating Income for Rental Properties

Learn the NOI formula, what to include, and how to use it to value and evaluate your rental properties.

How Renovations Affect Your Landlord Insurance Policy

From minor to major, renovations of all kinds can change coverage, premiums, and risk under your landlord insurance policy.

A Landlord’s Guide to Eviction Notice

An eviction notice is a formal legal document from a landlord telling a tenant to leave the property, usually for nonpayment or lease violations.

Obie and Specialized Property Management Announce Strategic Partnership

Obie has joined forces with Specialized Property Management to simplify insurance for rental property owners—offering fast, built-in coverage during onboarding.

Obie’s Denise Pickering Wins 2025 HousingWire Insiders Award

Recognizing the operational excellence that powers innovation behind the scenes

Obie and Visio Partner to Deliver Built-In Landlord Insurance for Confident Investor Closings

Obie's embedded landlord insurance through Visio Lending eliminates last-minute delays, giving real estate investors faster closings. greater access, and built-in protection.

What PolicyProof Taught Us About Property Manager Risk and Insurance Compliance

Over half of landlord policies don’t meet property management agreement terms. But nearly all of them can be cured with the right system.

The Real Cost to Rebuild in 2025 for Real Estate Investors

From labor shortages to construction costs, see what’s driving rebuild prices—and how to make smarter insurance decisions as a real estate investor.

How the Right Partner Powers Property Investment Insurance

In real estate, timing and trust matter. Discover why having a dedicated insurance partner helps streamline processes and protect your business.

Obie Unveils New Brand to Move Real Estate Investment Insurance Forward

Obie’s rebrand reflects a bold new era—delivering smarter tools, clearer coverage, and seamless support for real estate investors and professionals.

Obie Wins HousingWire Tech100 Real Estate Award for Third Consecutive Year

Obie has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Real Estate winner for the third year in a row, recognizing our impact in modernizing landlord insurance through technology and automation.

Understanding Property Manager Insurance Requirements: A Guide for Homeowners

Learn why property managers require landlord insurance, the role of additional insured status, and how to secure compliant coverage easily.

Meet PolicyProof: Simplifying Property Manager Insurance Compliance with Built-In Liability Protection

Obie launches PolicyProof, pairing insurance compliance automation with Master General Liability coverage to protect property managers

Obie Partners with Liberty Mutual’s Comparion Insurance Agency to Expand Access to Landlord Insurance

Obie has partnered with Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual company, to offer tailored landlord insurance through Comparion’s 2,000 agents across 44 states. This collaboration leverages Obie’s tech-enabled platform to provide fast, accurate coverage, enhancing customer experience and expanding access for property investors.

Obie Expands Embedded Insurance Integration Across Digital Platforms, Now Supporting Salesforce Experience Cloud

Obie expands its embedded insurance capabilities, helping partners integrate insurance seamlessly across digital platforms for a streamlined client experience.

Obie Unveils Tenant Legal Liability Policy to Empower Real Estate Investors with Streamlined Tenant Risk Coverage

Obie launched its Tenant Legal Liability policy, offering real estate investors streamlined landlord insurance to cover tenant-related property risks with ease.

Understanding Tenant Legal Liability (TLL) Insurance

Learn how Tenant Legal Liability (TLL) insurance protects your rental property from tenant-caused damage and the key benefits for landlords and investors.

Obie’s Frequently Asked Questions

From coverage details to policy updates, explore answers to the most common landlord insurance questions—all in one place.

Obie Named to Inc. 5000 for Third Consecutive Year, Paving the Way for the Future of Insurtech

We did it! Obie, the insurtech leader in real estate investment insurance solutions, is listed on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year.

Obie Doubles Down on Employee Satisfaction, Earns 2024 Inc. Best Workplaces Spot

Obie is honored to be named to Inc.'s 2024 Best Workplaces list for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Obie's exceptional company culture, management effectiveness, and commitment to employee growth and satisfaction. Learn more about how Obie fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Celebrating Lauren McKinzie's Achievement in Insurance Leadership

Discover the remarkable journey of Lauren McKinzie, Obie's Channel Partnerships Operations Manager, as she receives the esteemed Women in Insurance Leadership (WIL) NEXT Award by Digital Insurance. Learn how her operational prowess and strategic vision have propelled Obie's growth, driving innovation in insurtech. Read more about Lauren's well-deserved recognition and her impact on shaping the future of insurance.

Agility Meets Compliance: How Obie and Backflip Unlocked Faster Closings for Real Estate Investors

Backflip and Obie partner to streamline real estate processes and offer embedded landlord insurance solutions, guiding investors to the finish line.

Coverage Corner: An insurance perspective on a shifting lender landscape

Lending markets are changing, and insurance plays a critical role in helping real estate investors adapt and secure funding.

Beyond Disruption: A Calculated Evolution of Insurtech

Technology trends are poised to change how we perceive, purchase, and protect through insurance. In 2025, insurance carriers are preparing for a competitive and dynamic market.

Obie Doubles Down, Earns Second Consecutive HousingWire Tech100 Win

Obie placed among the top 100 most impactful tech companies pushing the mortgage and real estate industry boundaries.

Obie Forges Partnership With Insurance Industry Leader Goosehead Insurance

The latest agent-focused partnership enables Obie to blend cutting-edge insurance solutions with personalized client interactions.

Maximizing Resident Retention: Strategies and Benefits

Maximizing resident retention doesn’t happen overnight. Implementing a few of these strategies per month, quarter, or even year can build the foundation for long-term resident success.

The Difference Between Water vs. Flood Damage

Discover the key differences between water and flood damage and their impact on insurance coverage. This article guides property owners in making informed decisions.

Obie Honored with Dual Recognition in Built In's 2024 Best Places To Work Awards

Obie, a leading insurtech simplifying insurance for real estate investors, announced today its dual recognition in Built In's 2024 Best Places To Work Awards as a "Best Startup to Work For" and "Best Place to Work" in Chicago, IL. This marks Obie's second consecutive year to receive recognition from Built In, reaffirming the company’s commitment to championing professional development and cultural excellence.

The Winter Maintenance Checklist for Rental Property Owners

Performing winter maintenance can help prevent damage to your rental property. Check out this article to learn about winter home maintenance tips for winterizing your rental property.

The Impact of Natural Disasters on Insurance

Learn how natural disasters impact the insurance industry, and what you can do to protect your property.

Are Freezing Pipes Covered by Insurance?

Freezing pipes pose a threat to your rental property. Get the answers you need on insurance coverage for burst pipes, preventive measures, and landlord vs. tenant responsibilities.

Obie Insurance Announces Key Leadership Promotions Ahead of 2024

Obie strategically promotes Laura Taccini Olson and Brad Auerbach to help lead the charge on expanding Obie's real estate investment insurance capabilities and offerings. Read the full press release.

How to Create a New Landlord Letter (Plus a Template)

Follow this step-by-step guide on creating a new landlord introduction letter (complete with a template), and you'll be one step closer to building trust with your tenants.

The Impact of Rising Construction Costs on Insurance

From material expenses to market capacity shifts, find out how construction costs reshape the insurance landscape. Learn how landlords can adapt and thrive amid these industry dynamics.

Does Typical Landlord Insurance Cover Mold?

Mold can do a lot of damage to a rental property. This article will explain how to make sure your landlord policy covers mold contaminations.

Obie + Kiavi Collaboration

Obie proudly announces its collaboration with Kiavi, a leading business-purpose residential real estate lender. Kiavi provides access to Obie’s quoting system through its online portal to offer customers to explore the possibility of working with the digital hazard insurance provider. Since Kiavi requires hazard insurance for all properties, borrowers who may be interested in working with Obie can experience firsthand how easy Obie makes the hazard insurance procurement process.

Mortgages to Markets: The Fed Rate's Ripple Effect on Real Estate

While the Fed Rate doesn’t directly touch mortgage rates, its effect on inflation and demand puts real pressure on the real estate market.

What Is a Master Insurance Policy and Are They Worth It?

In this article, we'll explain what a master insurance policy is, how it works, and how it can benefit you.

Write the Perfect Lease Non-Renewal Letter in 5 Simple Steps

In this article, we'll guide you through 5 simple steps to writing the perfect lease non-renewal letter. Plus, we’ve included a template of a non-renewal lease letter you can download immediately.

Hurricane Preparedness for Rental Properties: Tips for Landlords

From preparation checklists to insurance insights, here’s how landlords can safeguard rental properties against hurricane risks.

Seven End-of-Year Financial Tips for Landlords

From tax prep to property expenses, here’s what landlords should focus on before year-end to keep rental finances in order.

The Landlord’s Guide to Screening Tenants

Check out this guide to learn how to create a tenant screening process while complying with Fair Housing laws.

Obie Partners With SHARE

Obie has partnered with SHARE, a real estate investment company, to enable customers to quickly obtain insurance for their properties without leaving the SHARE dashboard. Read the full announcement.

A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to the BRRRR Method

Learn about the BRRRR strategy, a powerfully repeatable real estate investment approach broken into five clear steps: buy, renovate, rent, refinance, and repeat.

How Do Property Management Companies Work?

A property management company is a third-party provider hired by landlords to oversee the day-to-day management of their rental property. Read on to determine if a property management company is right for you.

The Importance of Loss of Rental Income Insurance

Rental income loss can disrupt cash flow. Here’s how insurance can help landlords stay protected when tenants can’t occupy a property.

The Ultimate Questionnaire for Landlord Insurance Providers

Get help choosing landlord insurance with our comprehensive provider questionnaire. These questions will guide you to the right policy.

What Does Landlord Insurance Cover? Your 2025 Guide

Landlord insurance offers three main types of protection for your rental property: property damage, landlord liability protection against accidents, and loss of rental income if the property becomes uninhabitable due to a covered event.

The 12 Best Real Estate Podcasts for New Investors

Stay ahead in real estate with podcasts covering landlord tips, investing strategies, and market insights for first-time and seasoned investors.

What Is Rental Verification and Do Landlords Need to Do It?

In this article, we'll explore rental verification in depth, including what it is, what you can learn from verifying rental history, and how it fits into the overall tenant screening process (plus a rental verification form to download).

Obie Earns Second Consecutive Spot on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Obie announced that it has been named on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for 2023. This marks the second consecutive ranking for Obie.

Obie Partners with Home365

Obie has launched a new partnership with Home365 which will offer investors the insurance they need to protect their property, right in the Home365 environment.

How to Buy a Second Home and Rent The First: 7 Essential Steps

Explore our practical tips for buying a second home while renting the first. Our guide covers seven key steps to help you succeed.

What to Look for in a Good Landlord Insurance Policy

Unsure if you’re getting the coverage you need for your rental property? Our guide outlines several key factors to consider.

How Sewer Backup Insurance Can Save Your Rental Property

A sewer backup can be an expensive nightmare. That’s why sewer backup insurance is so important for landlords.

How to Convert Your Primary Residence into a Rental Property

Ready to rent out your home? Learn the steps to convert your primary residence into a rental property with confidence.

Obie Partners with Sundae

Obie's latest partnership will provide investors with the appropriate insurance they need to protect properties bought through the Sundae platform.

What Is Other Structures Coverage?

Other structures coverage is a section within most landlord insurance policies that can provide protection if a detached structure is damaged by a covered risk. For more information, read this article.

The Ultimate Apartment Turnover Checklist (Plus Template)

This guide provides a detailed checklist to streamline the apartment turnover process, helping landlords conduct inspections and prepare for new tenants.

When to Buy Landlord Insurance? A Timing Guide for New Landlords

Don't leave your new investment unprotected in the gap between contract and closing. Activate your landlord insurance policy before you sign to be safe from day one.

Do You Need Landlord Insurance If You’re Renting a Room?

Renting out a spare room in your home? Our guide explores whether landlord insurance is necessary to protect you and your property.

Obie Partners with Intempus

Obie has launched a new partnership with California-based property management provider, Intempus. Read the full announcement.

How Many Rental Properties Do You Actually Need to Retire?

Investing in rental properties can be a great way to fund retirement, but how many do you actually need? We run you through the math and other important considerations in this article.

Obie Partners with Rabbu

Obie is thrilled to announce the launch of its partnership with Rabbu, a leading data tool provider that helps real estate investors find ideal opportunities in today’s short-term rental market. By integrating Obie into its offerings, Rabbu will enable investors to not only find new investments but make sure they have the best insurance coverage from the very start.

What Is SFR Insurance? A Simple Guide

In this article, you'll learn what single-family rental (SFR) insurance is, why landlords need it, and how to choose the right policy.

Obie Partners with Nextres

Obie is proud to announce a new partnership with Nextres, a wholesale mortgage lender with a nationwide footprint and a focus on bridge loans for real estate investors. The collaboration will offer Nextres customers a simplified way to get compliant insurance for their loans without the endless back-and-forth of traditional insurance processes.

Umbrella Insurance for Rental Properties: The Landlord’s Guide

Navigate the complexities of umbrella insurance for rental properties with our detailed guide, so you can determine if the additional coverage is necessary for your property.

Obie Partners with Malve Capital

Obie is excited to announce its new partnership with real estate loan provider, Malve Capital.

House Flipping Insurance: The Clear & Simple Guide

This article will guide you through insurance policies for flipped homes. You’ll learn what house flipping insurance is, what it covers, and how to determine how much coverage you’ll need for your house rehab project.

Understanding Your Hail Risk: An Insurance Guide

When purchasing landlord insurance, it’s important to know the risk of hail damage to your property. Get the details you need to make sure you're properly covered for hail risks.

Does Insurance Cover Accidental Fire Caused by a Tenant?

If you've ever been curious about what landlord insurance covers when a tenant causes an accidental fire, this article has the answers.

Pet Fees for Rentals: What Landlords Need to Know

Dive deep into the world of pet fees for rental properties. In this article, you'll discover the benefits of charging pet fees, learn how to set them correctly, and get answers to the most frequently asked questions about pet fees.

How to Avoid Cat Damage to Your Rental Property

From scratched floors to stained carpets, learn how landlords can minimize cat-related damage and keep rental properties in good shape.

How to Successfully Handle a Tenant Who’s Not Paying Rent

In this article, you’ll learn helpful strategies for effectively managing a tenant not paying rent to minimize your stress and ensure tenant accountability.

What Is Considered Normal Wear and Tear in a Rental?

Discover what constitutes normal wear and tear and how to distinguish it from tenant-caused damage in this guide from Obie.

Obie Raises $25.5 Million in Series B Funding Round to Expand Embedded Insurance Technology

Obie has raised $26M in a Series B funding round led by Battery Ventures, with participation from Brick and Mortar VC, DivcoWest, and several real estate funds and investor groups.

How to Finance a Rental Property: Top 10 Funding Strategies

Learn all about rental property financing, including the options available, loan terms, and how to qualify for the best rates.

Obie Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023

Obie named among best workplaces that are setting the new standard for a great company culture.

How to Get Rid of Squatters: What Every Landlord Should Know

Learn how to get rid of squatters, your options for legal recourse, and whether your landlord insurance covers the legal expenses.

Obie Partners with Marketplace Homes

Obie is proud to announce a new partnership with Marketplace Homes, a national real estate company providing guaranteed solutions at scale.

Obie Partners With Atlas Real Estate

Obie is proud to announce that we have partnered with Atlas Real Estate, a Denver-based real estate company that provides property management services along with an in house and real estate brokerage. Through this partnership, Obie and Atlas Real Estate will provide a streamlined insurance process for Atlas investor clients.

Obie Partners with Awning: A Powerful Partnership for Investors with Short-Term Rental Properties

Obie Partners with Awning to provide a simple insurance solution for short-term rentals.

Nestment Selects Obie as their Insurance Partner to Streamline the Insurance Process for Co-buyers

Nestment selects Obie as their insurance partner.

Obie Named a Financial Times Fastest Growing Company for 2023

Obie, a Chicago-based insurtech, claimed the 119th spot on the fastest growing companies, by the Financial Times.

New Partnership Between Obie and LoanBidz.com Offers Simpler Experience for Investors

Obie and LoanBidz.com by Investment Property Loan Exchange have partnered to offer a convenient experience for investors looking to simplify financing and insurance for their rental properties.

50-Item Rental Property Deductions Checklist [Free Template]

This article discusses how creating a rental property deduction checklist can help ensure you take full advantage of available tax savings.

A Free Landlord-Tenant Utility Agreement Template

This article explores how to create an effective utility agreement and shares additional clauses landlords should know about and potentially include in a lease agreement.

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