Superhog

Enabling the sharing economy

GROWING NEW ECONOMIES

The peer-to-peer economy has disrupted deep tracts of the mainstream economy. Millions of people are now using it to provide a secondary, or even primary, income. 

Superhog was created by two hosts who envisioned using technology to provide globally accessible, seamless solutions to address the industry’s biggest problems – trust.

The company minimises risks for OTAs, Property Managers, Hosts, and Guests with  best-in-class SaaS products for the vacation rental industry. 

Insurtech Gateway incubated Guardhog in 2019. Later that year Guardhog launched it’s sister company Superhog.

Superhog - Enabling the sharing economy - Insurtech Gateway portfolio incubation
Superhog - Enabling the sharing economy - Insurtech Gateway portfolio
THE PROBLEM

In the short-term rental industry, trust, identification verification, and property damage are problems that both hosts and guests must deal with. Fraudulent actions, disagreements over payments, and noncompliance with regulations make the process much more difficult and put everyone at risk. 

THE SOLUTION

Superhog provides comprehensive solutions including identity verification, damage protection, and guest screening. By ensuring secure payments, compliance assistance, and transparent communication, Superhog enhances trust and safety, making short-term rentals reliable and efficient.

GUARDHOG FOUNDERS

Andrew Boldt (Co-Founder) – Previously: Insurance Tailors

Humphrey Bowles (Co-Founder) – Working at the coal face of property management since 2011, Humphrey has weathered the stress of managing disruptive short-term rental situations firsthand leading him to create Superhog. Recognised in podcasts, newspapers and magazines, Humphrey Bowles stands as an opinion leader, shaping and innovating the ever-evolving STR landscape.

Superhog founders Insurtech Gateway portfolio

“We tell our clients, Superhog equals growth. When we met the Insurtech Gateway team, we came to the conclusions that the Gateway equals growth. Put both those things together and you have an exciting looking future.” 

Humphrey Bowles, Co-Founder at Superhog

“We believe a seminal value of technology in insurance will be to rebuild the relationship with the policyholder.

Superhog’s elegant solution to the gig and sharing economies is truly ‘customer first’, and is targeting an exponentially growing global market – largely overlooked by incumbent insurers.

The outstanding founders, already have complementary experience and startup successes under their belts. They have proven their ability to innovate and execute new products and new distribution strategies in an industry famous for its reluctance to evolve.”

Richard Chattock, CEO at Insurtech Gateway

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