The 2024 Vacation Rental Insurance Outlook

  • 20 February 2024
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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The 2024 Vacation Rental Insurance Outlook

While the hard insurance market is expected to continue in 2024, property owners may be able to optimize their investments, maintain optimal coverage and limit relative price increases by understanding the influencing factors resonating from months and years past along with the trends and patterns expected to impact future conditions.

A Vacation Rental Owners Guide to Tax Season

  • 4 April 2023
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A Vacation Rental Owners Guide to Tax Season

Owning a vacation rental business is extremely rewarding, however, it’s still a business and susceptible to taxes. We’re diving in deep about what vacation rental owners need to know about paying taxes in the U.S. and the deductions they may be eligible for.

Tips to Beat Rising Energy Costs at Your Property

  • 16 February 2023
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Tips to Beat Rising Energy Costs at Your Property

Energy costs are expected to reach a decade-long high this winter, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. The rising prices will be felt most intensely for properties that rely on natural gas and heating oil.

6 Tell-Tale Signs of Phishing for Vacation Rental Owners

  • 28 April 2021
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6 Tell-Tale Signs of Phishing for Vacation Rental Owners

Phishing attacks are constantly evolving in order to capitalize on our information. Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails claiming to be from reputable companies to induce individuals to reveal personal information. As hackers get better and better at their game, it’s important to know how to spot a suspicious email to help your vacation rental business avoid a cyber breach.

Getting Started with a Vacation Rental Property

  • 27 January 2021
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Getting Started with a Vacation Rental Property

When starting a vacation rental business, there are many things you have to consider. Though it’s an exciting and profitable business, it constantly needs care and must operate like a traditional business. To help reduce the chance of headaches you may have when starting out, we’ve compiled our best tips for getting started on the right foot.

Helpful Housekeeping for Your Short-Term Rental

  • 9 September 2020
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Helpful Housekeeping for Your Short-Term Rental

Disinfecting your property can be a lot of work, especially when you are also running a business. Constantly washing linens, vacuuming, and sanitizing the fridge may be draining both physically and mentally. To help lighten your load, we at CBIZ Vacation Rental Insurance put together a list of helpful housekeeping tips for before guest arrival, during their stay, and after they depart.

Is Your Vacation Rental Business Prepared for a Wildfire?

  • 14 July 2020
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Is Your Vacation Rental Business Prepared for a Wildfire?

Although you may not be able to reduce the risk of wildfires occurring in your area, there are measures you can take to reduce the risk of your vacation rental property being lost to a wildfire. While no property is fireproof, the goal is not to allow your home to be a fuel source for spreading the fire. Here are some things to consider as you scan your property for potential fire risks.

Business Survival Plan Part 2: Contingency Planning

  • 27 May 2020
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Business Survival Plan Part 2: Contingency Planning

In part one of our series, Business Survival Plan: Guide to Finance, we focused on how to be financially secure during a crisis. Part two is about contingency planning to help your prepare for unexpected events and minimize their impact. In this article, we’ll explore how to create your own contingency plans, how to be proactive on decreasing the impact of risks, and why these are essential to the vacation rental industry.

Should Your Vacation Rental Property Become an LLC?

  • 15 May 2020
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Should Your Vacation Rental Property Become an LLC?

As a small business, you may be trying to determine the right business framework for you — likely either a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC).  For many owners, minimizing risk is top of mind, and an LLC is a way to gain added protection in addition to vacation rental insurance.

Business Survival Plan Part 1: Guide to Finance

  • 5 May 2020
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Business Survival Plan Part 1: Guide to Finance

The Coronavirus has had a significant impact on the travel and hospitality industries, leaving vacation rental property owners with unexpected financial loss. And with many headlines reporting that we are heading into a recession, short-term property owners are undoubtedly concerned for the future. While the total impact of the shutdown of short-term rentals businesses is yet to be seen, success will hinge on the financial planning you do now and when things return to a new normal. 

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CBIZ Vacation Rental Insurance, a division of CBIZ Insurance Services,Inc., is the largest insurer of short-term vacation rental properties in the United States. As part of an $850 million New York Stock Exchange traded company (CBZ), we are the first broker to develop specific policy coverage to meet the needs for vacation rental properties and the amenities offered by these businesses. We have insured vacation rental properties since 2002.

The CBIZ Vacation Rental Insurance team knows insurance, specifically the risks and exposures related to short-term vacation rentals.We won't confuse you with technical "insurance speak" ~ our representatives are well versed in explaining your coverage in plain English. With hands-on, personal customer service, we guarantee swift communication and a 24/7 claims team that is ready to respond to your call any time of the day. As specialist in the industry, we leverage our knowledge and passion to ensure you and your business are adequately protected.