Operations this guide may include
- Hotels, motels, inns, and extended-stay properties
- Limited-service and full-service lodging
- Properties with pools, fitness areas, restaurants, or meeting space
- Franchised and independently operated locations
Questions that shape the conversation
Insurance markets evaluate the complete operation. These are examples of details that can materially affect the available path.
- What are the construction, roof, wiring, plumbing, and renovation details?
- Which amenities, food service, alcohol, or transportation are offered?
- What are average occupancy and annual room revenue?
- Are any portions leased to third-party operators?
Coverage topics to discuss
Commercial property
Buildings, contents, improvements, equipment, and catastrophe-exposure considerations.
General liability
Guest, premises, amenity, and operational liability exposures.
Business income
Potential income loss and continuing-expense scenarios after a covered interruption.
Cyber and crime
Reservation systems, payment information, privacy events, and dishonest acts.
Information worth preparing
- Statement of values and property construction details
- Room count, occupancy, revenue, and amenity schedule
- Management, franchise, vendor, and lease agreements
- Protection systems, inspection records, and loss runs
This guide provides general educational information, not legal, tax, or insurance advice. Coverage availability, eligibility, limits, exclusions, and pricing vary by applicant, insurer, policy, and state.