In this article, we'll showcase and compare insurance options provided by a selected group of online marketplaces across different sectors.

A guest post by Simone Cicero, creator of the Platform Design Toolkit, a methodology and set of practical tools that help platform businesses create value.

In this article, we will explore the various players in the insurance industry—both traditional and newcomers—that are offering innovative insurance solutions to sharing economy platforms.

This is the first in a series of research articles that discuss the state of insurance for online marketplaces, to help you understand why insurance is challenging and what options are open to you.

Don't focus on the wrong things—validate your idea before building anything.

Pricing is one of the most important decisions you need to make.

What to do if users try to bypass your transaction fees.

Finding the right business model for your marketplace can be tricky, but is crucial for long-term success.

First, you need to think about what it is that you want. Are you planning to build a large VC-funded global marketplace business, or just a smaller local business? This decision can make a big difference.