Having the most suitable caravan park insurance in place may be something that you do not give much consideration to. After all, with a business to run and all the things that entails, taking time out from an already hectic schedule to find insurance may not be high on your list of priorities.
However, researching your options means that you may have more insight in to:
• Policy pricings;
• The range of cover offered;
• How policies may vary both in terms of policy features and benefits depending on where you look.
The end result may then equal a competitively priced policy that meets all your caravan park cover needs. What does the cover provide?
As mentioned above, what the cover entails may often vary among providers. However, a typical policy may offer protection against perils such as fire, flood, theft and damage as well as liability insurance.
Liability insurance
Accidents can happen, no matter how careful you may be. And if something happens on your caravan park site which is down to something you did or did not do (eg leaving a lose wire trailing across a floor), potentially you may face a lawsuit from the person involved.
In today’s society especially, people are encouraged by advertisements on the TV to claim compensation if they believe they have been a victim because of the actions of someone else.
Public liability insurance – which can form part of a caravan park insurance policy – may be able to help you when you are challenged by a third party claim. Even if you are found not to have been negligent, you may still rack up legal fees as your case is defended. The insurance may be able to help in instances such as this.
Employers’ liability insurance
Not only do you have make sure that your premises are safe for any visitors and therefore protect the general public while they are on your premises, but legally any employees must be protected by employers’ liability insurance. This cover typically steps in where a successful claim is made against you by an employee (or maybe even a former employee) for loss, damage, injury or sickness caused as a direct result of going about their daily business.
As highlighted above, if you have employees, it is usually a legal requirement to have such cover, though there are some exceptions.
Employers’ liability insurance may form part of your caravan park insurance cover, but do check the small print to ensure that it is included.
Now that you have an idea as to the sort of protection that is available to you as a caravan park owner, you can make an educated decision when it comes to choosing your insurance.
By doing a little research in to what is the most suitable caravan park insurance policy for you, you can have the peace of mind that you and your business are properly protected. Spending a little time now on choosing your cover may potentially save you stress and expense further down the line.