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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
Cybersecurity threats are all too real for housing organizations and take many forms, including phishing, ransomware, and business email compromise.
Your housing organization never needs an excuse to celebrate its achievements, but before hosting your next special event, consider a short-term event liability insurance policy for a little extra peace of mind.
Insurance is crucial for businesses, offering a safety net against potential financial losses due to unforeseen events. For public housing agencies (PHAs), insurance isn't just about protecting assets and property—it's a requirement tied to funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Contract negotiations are critical in ensuring your housing organization actually receives the products and services it requires.
Does your housing organization have insurance coverage to protect lost, stolen, or damaged business personal property?
Unbeknownst to many, frozen pipes pose a silent yet substantial threat to affordable housing properties nationwide, lurking in the concealed and hard-to-reach corners of a building.
We relaunched our company blog in 2022 with the goal of delivering timely insurance, risk management, and professional development tips for the affordable housing industry.
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.
Maintaining safe and decent housing is a fundamental responsibility for public housing organizations. With the recent introduction of the NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) inspection standard by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it's crucial to stay informed about how physical inspections are conducted and what they entail.
