"The Holiday": House Swapping - What About Insurance?

"The Holiday," a popular movie right now starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, reveals a great way to get a great vacation. In the movie, the characters switch homes during their vacations. This is something that can be done in real life and many people currently do house swapping by listing their home available to swap on numerous web sites. But, what about insurance coverage?

If you are interested in house swapping for your next vacation, you do need to check with your insurance company first to make sure everything will still be covered and if not, to make sure you obtain additional coverages if needed. Check with all applicable policies such as your home owners, renters, and auto insurance.