CBIZ INNKEEPERS INSURANCE BLOG

Insights and liability tips on how to protect your inn or bed & breakfast, giving you and your guests peace of mind.

5 Compliance Risks Bed & Breakfasts Must Address in 2024

  • 11 March 2024
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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5 Compliance Risks Bed & Breakfasts Must Address in 2024

Moving into 2024, bed and breakfast employers are urged to prepare for impending legal changes including potential overtime rule shifts and evolving employee benefits requirements.

Marijuana Usage Rights & Risks at Your Inn

  • 29 August 2023
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Marijuana Usage Rights & Risks at Your Inn

Nearly half of the United States (21 states) permits the use of recreational marijuana among adults ages 21 and older, and an additional 37 states have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. As an employer, it’s important to remember marijuana is still illegal on the federal level and identified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

Tax Basics for Innkeepers

  • 13 April 2023
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Tax Basics for Innkeepers

We’re diving in deep about what innkeeper owners need to know about paying taxes in the U.S. and the deductions they may be eligible for.

How to Navigate Your Bed & Breakfast's Customer Reviews

  • 7 November 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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How to Navigate Your Bed & Breakfast's Customer Reviews

All feedback, whether positive, constructive or negative, is beneficial. Reviews provide you with a better idea of what guests enjoyed versus what needs improvement. When navigating the world of reviews for your business, keep these tips in mind.

Reduce Your Chances of Getting Ghosted By Potential Guests

  • 24 October 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Reduce Your Chances of Getting Ghosted By Potential Guests

Have you ever experienced a potential guest who sounded extremely interested in staying at your accommodation, asks a ton of questions and then disappears? You may have even reached out after the radio silence and still nothing. Simply put — you’ve been ghosted.

Need to File a Claim for Your Inn? Here’s How!

  • 19 August 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Need to File a Claim for Your Inn? Here’s How!

Many people are distressed when they file an innkeeper insurance claim given that these claims typically follow a devastating event such as a property fire, disastrous weather or a guest injury. To help you file a claim with ease, we’ve compiled some useful information to make the best of this trying experience.

Bed & Breakfast Safety Audit

  • 12 July 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Bed & Breakfast Safety Audit

Seemingly minor issues — such as stray cords, dust buildup or leaky faucets — can spiral into significant problems if left unnoticed. By conducting an annual safety audit, you can help keep your property safe and secure, reducing the risk of guest injuries, lawsuits, property damage and costly insurance claims.

Don’t Let Your Inn Be on the Rocks

  • 6 June 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Don’t Let Your Inn Be on the Rocks

While most businesses serve alcohol without incident, the harsh reality is that lawsuits related to liquor liability are filed each day. All it takes is a single liquor liability claim to put your entire business at risk. To help your Inn navigate the risks associated with serving alcohol, we’ve put together a few steps you can take to mitigate the risk of facing a costly lawsuit or insurance claim.

5 Insider Tips for New Innkeepers

  • 18 May 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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5 Insider Tips for New Innkeepers

With decades of experience helping owners insure their most prized assets, we have seen it all and spoken to many amazing people. We have noticed they focus their efforts on these 5 perspectives/habits. Follow these 5 insider tips to help run a successful Inn business.

5 Easy Ways to Use QR Codes at Your B&B

  • 26 April 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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5 Easy Ways to Use QR Codes at Your B&B

As a result of the pandemic, we are seeing more and more bed and breakfasts using QR Codes to cut down on daily operations and reduce paper waste. QR Codes are starting to take over the hospitality industry by storm, enhancing guest experience and helping your day-to-day functions. 

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CBIZ Innkeepers Insurance, a division of CBIZ Insurance Services, Inc., is the largest insurer of innkeeper businesses in the United States. As part of an $850 million New York Stock Exchange traded company (CBZ), we developed a specific policy coverage to meet the needs for inns and bed & breakfasts, and the amenities offered by these businesses. Our policy is underwritten by an A.M. Best Rated A++ (Superior) company.

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