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Summer Travelers Show Interest in Vacation Rental Insurance

Summer travelers are on the move and a lot of them have vacation rentals and travel insurance on their mind. According to the Summer Travel Guide* from the travel insurance comparison website InsureMyTrip, 18% of respondents plan to stay in a vacation rental this summer and “concerns over coverage for a vacation rental” ranked as a top issue mentioned by travelers speaking to InsureMyTrip agents.

These are some of the top concerns and travel insurance needs of travelers that researched or purchased travel insurance from InsureMyTrip, according to the Summer Travel Guide, and the ways CSA Travel Protection’s Guest Protect Plan could help your guests in each situation:

Travelers’ top travel insurance needs Guest Protect Plan Coverage and Service Solutions from CSA Travel Protection
Concerns over coverage for a vacation rental CSA’s Guest Protect plan is specifically designed to provide coverage for stays at vacation rentals. Reservation cancellations can disrupt your inventory flow and upset guests if they lose their non-refundable payments. The Guest Protect plan can help reinforce your cancellation policy, and, since you offer your guests the travel insurance plan, you can help save the day!
Health Issues before or during a trip Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay and Medical and Dental coverages could apply. Also, On Demand Medical Care services can provide immediate access to on-call physicians, medical advice, and even referral to a nearby physician using CSA’s designated provider network of 30,000 physicians and 850,000 service providers worldwide.
Hurricane or bad weather affecting travel plans Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Travel Delay coverages could apply.
Missing a flight Trip Interruption and Travel Delay coverages could apply.


Noted coverages and services apply to the G-330CSA plan. See a Sample Description of Coverage or Policy for full plan details here.

If your guests mention any of these concerns while making a reservation it’s a great chance to offer them a Guest Protect plan. See more real-life scenarios

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*CSA Travel Protection plans available through InsureMyTrip are different from the Guest Protect travel insurance plan offered in the U.S. vacation rental market.

The survey was sent by email to those identified as US travelers who either researched or purchased travel insurance from InsureMyTrip within the past 18 months. The survey was conducted April 2-16, 2015, and generated 234 completed responses.

Travel insurance plans are administered by Customized Services Administrators, Inc., CA Lic. No. 0821931, located in San Diego, CA and doing business as CSA Travel Protection and Insurance Services. Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply.

Travel insurance plans are underwritten by: Generali U.S. Branch, New York, NY; NAIC # 11231. Generali US Branch operates under the following names: Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. (U.S. Branch) in California, Assicurazioni Generali – U.S. Branch in Colorado, Generali U.S. Branch DBA The General Insurance Company of Trieste & Venice in Oregon, and The General Insurance Company of Trieste and Venice – U.S. Branch in Virginia. Generali US Branch is admitted or licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia.

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Tips for Making Group Travel Easier for Your Guests

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When the whole family travels together, things can quickly become confusing. Here are some tips you can pass along to your guests before they leave for their trip to reduce inconveniences and make their group travel a bit easier.

Make some group decisions before the trip: Guests should discuss what everyone would like to do during the trip, how much they can spend and what they simply can’t live without doing while on vacation. This can make it easier to pack, too, because they’ll have a general idea of what they’ll be doing.

Involve kids in planning: A recent survey conducted by HomeAway showed that kids, or “kidfluencers,” hold more influence over family vacation plans than was generally assumed. When children are included while planning a vacation, they’re more likely to have a good time – and happier kids make for happier adults. Bonus fact: The same survey shows that kids prefer staying at a vacation rental over other accommodations – they say the best part is getting their own room or bed.

Know airport and airline regulations:  The TSA is a great resource for details about what can be carried through airport security, including information about traveling with gifts, food and medications. There are also free mobile apps, such as My TSA, that can estimate security line wait times and provide other real time information.

Take advantage of travel insurance features and services:  A travel insurance provider, such as CSA Travel Protection, can offer concierge services to help find activities for your guests and make reservations for activities, shows and golf tee times in advance, in addition to the usual travel insurance coverages. Also, CSA’s Guest Protect travel insurance plan is designed to provide coverage for the entirety of the vacation rental reservation, so guests do not need to worry about purchasing separate plans.

Sometimes just a little extra planning can make a big difference for guests traveling in groups, and they will surely appreciate you looking out for their best interests.

If you’re a vacation rental property manager interested in how travel insurance can lead to more satisfied guests and increased revenue to your bottom line, fill out our partner interest form and we can work with you to build a valuable travel insurance or vacation rental damage protection program.

Travel insurance plans are administered by Customized Services Administrators, Inc., CA Lic. No. 821931, located in San Diego, CA and doing business as Generali Global Assistance and Insurance Services. Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply. Travel Retailers may not be licensed to sell insurance, in all states, and are not authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. This plan provides insurance coverage for your trip that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. The purchase of this plan is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service offered to you by your travel retailers. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. This notice provides general information on Generali Global Assistance’s products and services only. The information contained herein is not part of an insurance policy and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern.

Travel insurance plans are underwritten by: Generali U.S. Branch, New York, NY; NAIC # 11231. Generali US Branch operates under the following names: Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. (U.S. Branch) in California, Assicurazioni Generali – U.S. Branch in Colorado, Generali U.S. Branch DBA The General Insurance Company of Trieste & Venice in Oregon, and The General Insurance Company of Trieste and Venice – U.S. Branch in Virginia. Generali US Branch is admitted or licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia.

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