April 15, 2026 | Written By Melia McDaris — Marketing ManagerWister Insurance® Partners with the Million Dollar Host Mastermind Group
To Better Serve STR Operators…
We’re excited to announce a new strategic partnership between Wister Insurance® and the Million Dollar Host Mastermind, a globally recognized community of professional short-term rental (STR) hosts, operators, and property managers, founded by Julie George.
If you operate in the STR space, you’re likely already familiar with the impact of Million Dollar Host. Through its Mastermind community, it has become a leading force in helping operators scale, optimize, and professionalize their businesses through advanced training, strategic partnerships, and a high-level peer network.
As part of this partnership, Wister Insurance has been selected as the Exclusive Business & Professional Liability Insurance Partnerwithin the Million Dollar Host Mastermind ecosystem.
Why This Partnership Matters
At Wister Insurance, we work closely with short-term rental operators at every stage, from individual co-hosts to large-scale property managers.
One thing is consistent across the board:
As your portfolio grows, so does your risk exposure.
By partnering with the Million Dollar Host Mastermind, we’re able to directly support a global community of serious operators who are actively scaling, providing insurance solutions that are built specifically for how STR businesses actually operate.
What This Means for Co-Hosts, Operators & Property Managers
This partnership is focused on delivering real, practical value to growth-focused STR professionals
✔️Specialized Insurance Coverage
Short-term rentals are not traditional real estate investments, and they shouldn’t be insured like they are. Wister provides coverage designed specifically for the operational realities and risks of STR businesses.
✔️Education Around Risk & Protection
The Million Dollar Host Mastermind will be delivering ongoing education, insights, and resources to help operators make more informed decisions as they grow. Any educated business means a lower risk business.
Built for Growth-Focused Operators
The Million Dollar Host Mastermind brings together a global network of operators managing thousands of properties and building serious businesses in the STR space.
That aligns directly with how we approach insurance at Wister.
This partnership is about supporting:
Co-hosts scaling into full-time operators
Property managers building and expanding portfolios
Entrepreneurs treating STRs as professional, scalable businesses
What’s Next?
As part of this partnership, Wister Insurance and the Million Dollar Host Mastermind will be rolling out:
Educational content tailored to STR operators
Webinars and training sessions
Resources to better understand insurance and risk management
Deeper integration within the Mastermind community
For more insights and tips for vacation rental managers and co-hosts, visit our Blog →
Melia McDaris is the Marketing Manager at Wister Insurance®, where she leads brand strategy, digital marketing, and content across the company’s portfolio. Her work focuses on translating complex insurance concepts into clear, approachable messaging that resonates with short-term rental managers and co-hosts nationwide. Melia plays a key role in shaping Wister’s voice and visibility, ensuring the brand remains trustworthy, modern, and human-first in a highly regulated industry.
