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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
The insurance industry has spotlighted the rise of external fraud, and rightfully so, as cybersecurity incidents continue impacting organizations at an alarming rate. But incidents of internal fraud—a dishonest or fraudulent act committed by one or more employees—remain a constant threat to housing organizations.
Housing organizations that have been deferring maintenance during the pandemic should start making plans to safely address outstanding work orders to avoid potentially costly housekeeping issues.
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) physical inspections were paused for health and safety reasons. REAC inspections have since resumed, so whether you're new to public housing or haven't dealt with a REAC inspection since the pre-pandemic days, it's the perfect time for a refresher on the topic.
Marianne Krager, an associate trainer with Nan McKay and Associates (NMA), sits at a desk covered in black felt as she dutifully prepares for a long day’s work. It’s early morning, and there’s a sense of calm about Krager, even with a formation of cameras aimed at her. She’s clearly at ease about the task at hand.
While vandalism incidents may seem trivial compared to violent crime, they still come at a potentially high cost to affordable housing organizations. Repeated vandalism incidents can harm an organization’s reputation and could lead to more serious crimes.
Affordable housing organizations rehabilitating aging residential properties or building new developments are exposed to new risks, including the potential for fire on a construction site.
For the second straight year, HAI Group donated $5,000 to Connecticut Foodshare as part of Bank of America’s 23rd annual Turkey Tuesday event.
HAI Group’s Seeds of Kindness community garden is back and better than ever.
In the realm of commercial insurance, terms like "vacant" and "unoccupied" hold specific meanings, especially in the context of residential buildings. While they may appear synonymous at first glance, their distinctions are crucial and have significant implications for property insurance. Let’s delve deeper into these definitions and their insurance ramifications.
An HAI Group risk retention group is among a select group of property and casualty insurers nationwide to earn Demotech's 2022 Stakeholder Team Accomplishment Recognition (STAR) Award.
