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How Louise Birritteri Turned a Short-Term Rental Host’s Insurance Problem into Pikl

Published 2026-09-28

A short-term rental host told Louise Birritteri about a gap in their insurance. That conversation led her to found Pikl. In an eTurboNews executive interview, she explains how the UK company expanded from host cover into flexible cancellation and deposit solutions for property managers—and how its work can extend beyond Britain. SOURCE: How Louise Birritteri Turned a Short-Term Rental Host’s Insurance Problem into Pikl BY: eTurboNews

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Frequently Asked Questions

What inspired Louise Birritteri to start Pikl?

Louise Birritteri founded Pikl after identifying an insurance gap faced by a short-term rental host.

What services does Pikl offer?

Pikl provides insurance coverage for short-term rental hosts, as well as flexible cancellation and deposit solutions for property managers.

Is Pikl's service only available in the UK?

While Pikl started in the UK, its services have the potential to extend beyond Britain.