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Hostel: who writes it?

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What underwriters will focus on

Hostel accommodation with overnight sleeping exposure: first establish whether this is a backpacker/youth hostel or supported/homeless accommodation. Underwriters will focus on fire precautions, occupancy, overnight supervision and any safeguarding responsibilities.

Where to start

  1. Pen UnderwritingSector-specialist MGA worth approaching for property, BI and employers’ and public liability together.
  2. RSASector-specialist insurer offering the core property, BI and liability covers needed for an accommodation package.
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Pen UnderwritingMGA★ Specialist appetiteStrong fit
Appetite
Sector-specialist MGA worth approaching for property, BI and employers’ and public liability together.
Check
Check hostel category acceptance, shared dormitories, cooking arrangements and overnight staffing.
Risk carried byi

QBE; Endurance Worldwide Insurance; Hadron UK Insurance; Tokio Marine Kiln (varies by product) Source

How to trade

Quote online (own portal), Quote online via software house, Submit to underwriter · Pen Central, Acturis, Open GI Source

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RSAInsurer★ Specialist appetiteStrong fit
Appetite
Sector-specialist insurer offering the core property, BI and liability covers needed for an accommodation package.
Check
Check hostel eligibility, fire risk assessment, evacuation arrangements and construction.
Risk carried byi

Intact Insurance UK Limited Source

How to trade

Quote online (own portal), Quote online via software house, Submit to underwriter · Own portal: RSA Online Source

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UK markets that write hostel risks

We found 108 UK markets that write hostel risks: 22 insurers, 86 MGAs and 0 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Pen Underwriting, RSA.

Placing notes

Shared dormitories, self-catering kitchens and high guest turnover make fire precautions the main focus. Bed numbers, night staffing, alcohol on site, construction and any long-term residents are routinely queried.

Also known as

backpackers hostel, youth hostel, bunkhouse, budget accommodation

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