Selling homes is both an exciting and rewarding career. However, most realtors don’t think about needing appropriate business insurance coverage. At Integra Insurance Services, we feel this is something worth talking about. Here are three reasons Huntington, TX real estate agents need a business owner’s package policy (BOP).

#1: General Liability Coverage

Perhaps the most important reason for a real estate agent to have a BOP is for the part of the policy that includes general liability coverage. Accidents can happen at open house events and if someone is injured, the real estate agent might be sued. Or what if there’s an incident and a home you are showing is damaged accidentally? Instead, it’s better to have adequate business insurance coverage ahead of time.

#2: Business Interruption Insurance

What would you do if you weren’t able to continue to operate your real estate business due to a catastrophic event? In many cases, a BOP offers a limited about of business interruption coverage. This allows you to make arrangements to keep your real estate office going even when disaster strikes.

#3: Coverage for Business Property

Life as a real estate agent means you’re constantly on the go. Since many agents likely don’t have a stationary office, it is important to have coverage for business property. This includes items such as a laptop computer, signage, marketing swag, office supplies, and more. This type of coverage could help you replace these essential items in the event of theft, fire, and more.

Are you ready to take a look at your business insurance coverage? Please contact our team at Integra Insurance Services. We proudly serve those who live in Huntington, TX and surrounding areas.

Texas is a hotspot for visitors. People from all over the country travel to the Lone Star state for business and recreation and those of us who already live here do a fair bit of traveling around our large state as well! It’s no surprise then that AirBnB has blown up here over the past several years. Hosting your Huntington, TX home (or a room within it) on AirBnB can be a lucrative way to make some extra cash, but it’s important to make sure that your property is protected.

But here’s the catch — that insurance that AirBnB offers? It’s more of a low-claims reimbursement program that doesn’t actually cover much. And if you have homeowners insurance, chances are your policy doesn’t cover AirBnB scenarios either. 

So, what can you do? 

At Integra Insurance Services, we’re here to help you find a coverage solution for everything that comes your way in life. And yes, that includes AirBnBs. For example, we offer specialty property insurance, which is actually exactly what it sounds like. It’s meant for properties that are special and unique!

Because specialty property insurance can often be written for rentals and vacant properties (when between tenants), this may be a good option for coverage. This kind of insurance may also be used for properties that are in non-traditional locations (like a forest or waterfront), as has become increasingly common with AirBnB properties. After all, specialty property insurance is intended for, well, special scenarios.

The exact kind of coverage you need may depend largely on factors like how often you list/rent out your AirBnB and whether or not you live on the property yourself. 

Have more questions about how specialty property insurance may be able to protect your AirBnB? Call us at Integra Insurance Services or come stop by our offices in the Huntington, TX area at your nearest convenience.