Community Association Insurance Specialists

By Lauri Ryder

At Community Risk Advisors, LLC (CRA), we are not generalists—we are insurance specialists for condos, HOAs, and multi-family communities. Our […]

Community Association Insurance Myths Explained

By Lauri Ryder

Insurance is often one of the least understood parts of a community’s risk management strategy.  Board members and unit owners […]

Storm-Damaged Trees: An HOA Guide

By Tyler Robinson

Severe weather commonly raises questions for community associations, especially when trees come down. Who removes the tree? Who pays for […]

Construction Costs & Community Association Insurance

By Anthony Rogers

What Boards Need to Know Over the past several years, community associations across the country have faced a perfect storm […]

Coinsurance Explained for Community Associations

By Lauri Ryder

For condominium and community associations, property insurance is one of the largest—and most complex—budget items. Among the most misunderstood components […]

Electronic Insurance Premium Payments for HOAs

By Brad Lowry, VP of Finance

Managing association finances securely is a core responsibility of boards and property managers. One area receiving increased attention is how […]

Currently Valued Loss Runs for Insurance Renewals

By Howard Kaufman

As a property manager for condominium and homeowners associations, you are often asked to provide a currently valued loss run […]

Community Association Insurance Renewal Guide

By Anthony Rogers

In past renewal cycles, many condominium and homeowner associations saw relatively straightforward insurance renewals with incumbent carriers: updated applications, routine […]

Property Insurance Forms: Basic, Broad & Special

By Tyler Robinson

When a condominium or homeowners association purchases property insurance, one of the most important—and often overlooked—decisions is the policy form. […]

Common HOA Insurance Mistakes to Avoid

By Tyler Robinson

Insurance premiums don’t increase randomly, and non-renewals rarely come “out of nowhere.” In today’s insurance market, carriers are scrutinizing risk […]

Condo Master Policy vs. HO-6 Insurance

By Howard Kaufman

Few challenges create more confusion — and more conflict — than insurance responsibility after a loss. When multiple units are […]

Cybersecurity Risks for Condo Associations

By Hartford Steam Boiler

Data breach and cyber attacks are more prevalent than ever, and no business, large or small, is immune from cyber […]

Agency Billed vs. Carrier Billed Insurance

By Brad Lowry, VP of Finance

When you purchase an insurance policy, one important detail that often gets overlooked is how the policy is billed.  Some […]

What Is Insurance Premium Financing?

By Brad Lowry, VP of Finance

Introduction Insurance premiums can sometimes represent a significant financial investment, especially for communities with large or specialized insurance programs. While […]

Does an HOA Need Workers Compensation Insurance?

By Chris Broad

If your HOA or condominium association has no employees, you may assume there is no reason to purchase workers’ compensation […]

D&O Insurance for HOAs & Condo Associations: What to Know

By Tyler Robinson

Serving on the board of a condominium association, homeowners association, or other community association means making decisions. Some are routine. […]

HOA Fiduciary Duty: Responsibilities, Risks & D&O

By Howard Kaufman

Serving on the board of a homeowners association, condominium association, or other community association comes with more than the authority […]

HOA Hurricane Insurance: Deductibles & Coverage

By Anthony Rogers

Explained Understanding Hurricane or Named Storm Deductibles.   Most community associations carry property insurance that provides protection against hurricane-related damage. What […]

Water Damage vs. Flood Damage: HOA Insurance

By Chris Broad

What Community Associations Need to Know Is water damage the same as flood damage? When it comes to insurance, the […]

Risk Management for Community Associations: A Guide

By Tyler Robinson

A Guide for Community Associations Every community association faces risk.  A severe storm can damage buildings.  A resident or visitor […]

Protecting What Matters Most: Why Community Associations Need Active Assailant Coverage

By Starfish Specialty Insurance

Community associations – condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations – exist to safeguard property values, manage shared assets, and create safe, […]

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