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Andrew Ragali is a manager with HAI Group's Marketing and Communications Department. His core focus is the development of compelling and informative content to help HAI Group's clients navigate insurance and risk management in the affordable housing industry. Send Andrew your ideas, questions, and thoughts: aragali@housingcenter.com
As the U.S. grapples with increasingly severe and unpredictable weather patterns, public and affordable housing organizations must be prepared for the challenges posed by extreme summer weather. From scorching heat waves to intense storms, organizations must take proactive measures to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of residents and employees.
In the realm of commercial insurance, certificates of insurance (COIs) play a crucial role in facilitating business transactions and safeguarding the interests of various stakeholders. These documents provide tangible proof of insurance coverage and valuable information about policy details, limits, and endorsements.
Insurance can be complicated, especially if you work with multiple carriers and agents to meet your organization’s insurance needs. It can get a little overwhelming when navigating coverage requirements for affiliate entities, requesting insurance certificates, deciphering insurance terms, and managing relationships. That’s where HAI Group’s Account Services team comes in.
The popularity and availability of micromobility products such as electric bikes (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and hoverboards have drastically increased in the last several years. These modes of transportation are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which can pose a severe fire hazard when damaged or charged improperly.
As the need for commercial insurance grows, so do the opportunities for agencies searching for new clients. In a market as broad and fragmented as commercial insurance, it takes a specialized approach to build and maintain a successful book of business.
Cyber insurance is a crucial tool housing organizations should consider leveraging to hedge against increasing cyber-related risks such as ransomware, business email compromise, and data breaches.
When a property owner participating in a federal voucher program fails to meet unit health and safety obligations, the public housing agency (PHA) administering the program must step in to enforce compliance or face potentially serious consequences.
Active shooter and workplace violence incidents are a growing threat to businesses of all types, including public and affordable housing organizations.
As part of a larger tort reform, the Florida legislature has leveled the playing field for tort claims against multifamily residential property owners based on third-party criminal acts. While this legislation only applies to Florida properties, it's comprised of security best practices that may reduce liability on properties across the county.
When Enfield (CT) Housing Authority Executive Director Scott Bertrand heard about the KnowBe4 cybersecurity awareness training discounts available to HAI Group members, he didn’t hesitate to take advantage.
