Looking into what insurance your campground in Maine, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire needs is a critical piece to managing your business. Whether you got into the campground industry for the love of the outdoors, or you just wanted to be your own boss, you need to protect the investment you have made in your business. Campgrounds and RV parks often boast beautiful locations, but they also contain a number of safety risks- from campfire accidents, to slip and falls in washrooms. As a campground owner, you want to be sure that you have appropriate insurance coverage before an incident occurs.
Knowing what insurance policies to select for your campground can be tricky. By talking with a local insurance agent about what services your campground or RV park offers, you can get a better idea of what coverages you should consider. Below are some common coverages that campground owners often consider.
To request a quote for your campground, you can fill out our form here. From there, an insurance professional will collect more information and details on what policies and coverage limits you are interested in, where your business is located, and whether or not you have employees. These, and other factors, will determine what you will pay for insurance premiums. At Cross Insurance, we work with a number of insurance carriers, which means more options to choose from when it comes to selecting a plan. We have offices located in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
One way to potentially mitigate risk as a campground owner is creating a safety checklist. Below are some ideas of items to check around your campground to maintain a safe environment for yourself and your campers.
Every campground and RV park has a unique set of amenities and offerings. If you have concerns about additional coverage needs for these, talk to your local insurance agent. Here are some common additional coverages that apply to campground businesses.
Are you wondering if Cyber coverage is right for your campground or RV park? If you take payments online such as security deposits, it may be worth considering. As businesses like campgrounds become more and more reliant on technology, possible data breaches are becoming less of an “if” and more of a “when”. Cyber liability coverages vary, but typically cover things like recovery of compromised data, notifying customers about a data breach, and associated legal fees. How much you will pay for a policy will depend on a number of things such as your network security and claims history. You can read more about cyber coverages here.
In order to protect the investment you have made in your campground or RV park, you need to be sure you have appropriate insurance coverage. Some common coverages for campgrounds include general liability, commercial property, workers’ compensation, and inland marine coverages. You should connect with a local insurance agent to discuss unique features of your campground, such as hosting special events or selling propane or gas to see if you should consider additional coverages. Creating a safety checklist is one way to potentially mitigate risk as a campground owner.
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