Much like high school football games and Fourth of July celebrations, exploring the great outdoors is an enduring and iconic American tradition. One that allows friends and families to forge lifelong memories. Listening to crackling campfires under the stars, spending lazy Saturdays fishing on the dock and making road trips to places not yet explored. That’s why it’s no surprise that it’s such a popular way to relax – nearly…

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We had a RV Park and Campground client ask our insurance agency to come up with things that may be “Red Flags” to insurance companies. Red Flags meaning exposures that are hard to insure and may change the course of a commercial insurance policy.

photo credit: Janet Beasley = JLB Creatives If you are not used to camping, you may not think to make sure the campfire is out before going to bed. What’s the worst that can happen, right? Well, the worst that can happen is a fire spreading out from the campfire pit and the woods around you turn into an inferno. To make sure this doesn’t happen, make sure the fire…

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photo credit: Sam Howzit Weather can change at any moment, so when you are camping, you want to make sure your tent is sufficient. After waking up one morning trip as a kid in a puddle and not being properly dry for a couple days, I always waterproof the seams. It is surprisingly easy to waterproof a tent. First thing, put up the tent and make sure it is dry…

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photo credit: chrisleishman I just called and caught up with one of our RV Park owners out of East Tennessee. I hadn’t had the chance to talk to him in about 6 months as both of us have been busy. He caught me up on his family and how things have been going for the holidays. Its a pleasure & blessing working with RV Park Insurance so I can get…

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photo credit: theilr As our office celebrated bookkeeper Clara Williams retirement last week – she gave us a great rundown of some milestones for our agency.  Clara has been with us for over 25 years – and been working in the Knoxville Insurance business for over 40.  Here are some of the progressions we’ve made over history: 1980:  Current owner and President John Clarke comes to work as a commercial insurance agent  for John…

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photo credit: stevendepolo So let’s talk rv park insurance for a second, the nitty gritty niche stuff, the little “stuff” that sets some RV park insurance agencies apart from others.  One important niche exposure that many rv parks have is trailer spotting.  Something to think about….do you or your staff assist clients in the movement of trailers, or RVs?  If your park does you need this coverage.  In some cases an endorsement to the general liability form…

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photo credit: curiouslee Twitter is so many things but to me its about six distinctive opportunities: Owning your news, marketing, customer service, promoting culture, finding info, and simply efficient communication.  I have experience with twitter and social media as part owner of a Knoxville, TN blog called Knoxify and my outdoor insurance agency, John Bailey Company does some online marketing. Honestly, what has really happened is hours and hours of research on campground websites…

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photo credit: griffithchris Looking to buy a campground or RV Park?  Below is a campground real estate guide that can help.  For more information about John Bailey Company use this link RV Park Insurance Campgrounds For Sale – Office in NC Rocky Properties – Office in Billings, MT Resorts International KOA Kampgrounds of America Campgrounds/Inns/Bed and Breakfast For Sale By Owner

photo credit: Rob Lee John Bailey Company loves the outdoors. In fact, many of our insurance agents love camping, traveling, hiking, flyfishing, mountain biking, cycling, running, snowboarding, skiing, and exploring the unknown. Our Knoxville insurance agency treats our business in the same way, not only do we live our passion, but we insure them. Our RV Park insurance program started when Brandon Clarke left Knoxville to pursue his passion in…

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