Community association boards can take steps to improve their chances of securing better premiums by using some simple yet practical insurance bidding strategies. During a recent CAI webinar, insurance professionals outlined several relatively easy steps boards can take to save money and protect homeowners’ investments when seeking insurance policy renewals in a hard market. The post The art of insurance bidding: Practical strategies help navigate a hard market appeared first on Ungated: ...| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations develop and nurture many partnerships over the years, but seasoned professionals and volunteers say the relationship between an association and its management company is arguably the most significant. The post The perfect match: Hiring a community management company appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Governance in community associations is complex, with many potential blind spots that can lead to serious challenges.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
New community association board members often need to hit the ground running, but it's also incredibly important to set aside time to understand the inner workings of the association. When new board members become familiar with the players, governing documents, budget, reserve study, and more, they can confidently guide the community and fulfill their responsibilities. The post Come aboard: What new board members need to know appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations create stable, well-managed neighborhoods where families invest, connect, and thrive. A Florida legislator’s recent call to ban homeowners associations is, respectfully, a solution in search of a problem and would cause needless disruption for millions of Floridians. The post Facts over headlines: CAI responds to calls to ban Florida HOAs appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
In a world where disagreements can escalate quickly, fostering civility within community associations is more important than ever.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Some situations have no reasonable explanation, but they can cause real trauma. How we choose to respond greatly impacts our wellness.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Many community association leaders are unaware that most music and movies are protected by copyright. Use of copyrighted work without a license constitutes infringement regardless of intent. If a community association publicly plays music or a movie, it must first obtain a license. The post Roll the credits: What to know about music and movie licensing appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Implementing a disaster preparation plan early on can limit property loss, reduce risks, and speed the association’s recovery.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
In the wake of the devastating Texas floods, FirstService Residential teams across Texas mobilized a coordinated relief effort.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI’s Member Service Center takes pride in ensuring everyone gets the information they need. But we need your help.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Having a crisis communication plan in place before an incident happens is essential for managing the situation effectively.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
