12.14.2020

Winter Driving Tips

Driving in the winter can be harrowing, especially in snowstorms and icy conditions. By getting your car ready for winter and using some simple tips to drive safely, you can face almost any weather Mother...

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12.14.2020

Snow Removal Safety Tips

That first snowfall of the year is a truly beautiful event. But getting back into winter routines and snow removal habits isn’t always the easiest transition. This is a season where a safety-first attitude can...

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10.13.2020

The Bummer Summer

By Robin Manougian, Vice President The early days of COVID-19 seemed like a long snow day. Businesses shut down and restaurants closed. Were it not for the specter of the unseen threat around us, the empty...

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09.02.2020

Why Do Property Managers Need Errors & Omissions Insurance?

By Ryan Hager, Assistant Vice President Property managers wear many different hats in the course of their jobs. In addition to overseeing the maintenance, security, and the overall welfare of the properties they manage, at...

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04.09.2020

Social Distance: COVID-19 and Community Associations

COVID-19 has thrown virtually every aspect of modern life into disarray. From small businesses and supply chains right down to simply going outside to enjoy a day at the park with friends, everything seems to...

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03.25.2020

Impact of Coronavirus on Community Associations

As you know, the number of reported cases of Coronavirus/COVID-19 is increasing each day. The president has declared a national emergency and high-profile events in our area and across the country have been canceled or...

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01.03.2020

If A Tree Falls…

By Robin Manougian, Vice President – JMI, a JGS subsidiary Named storms aside, seasonal storms can pack a wallop that can lead to not only damaged property but also discord among friends and neighbors if...

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11.25.2019

What’s The Deal With Flood Insurance?

By Bernie Cosentino, Vice President – Habitational It may be impossible to avoid a flood once it hits, but you can take steps beforehand to insure your property so that you are better prepared for...

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07.30.2019

Disaster-Specific Insurance is Essential for Your Business

By Bernie Cosentino, Vice President – Habitational Imagine this scenario: You have been successfully operating your business for five years, seeing massive year-over-year growth. One year, a flood comes through and wipes out half of...

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07.08.2018

Association Funding

By Ross Rutman, Assistant Vice President – Habitational Is your Association properly funded? Most likely it is not! Funding Community Association operations is the most vital responsibility of every Association Board, yet so many Associations...

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04.23.2018

Atypical Umbrella Claims

By Ken Hager, COO Do You Have Enough “Sleep Insurance”? I am often asked what is the proper insurance limit a company should purchase: $1,000,000? $5,000,000? $10,000,000? Or perhaps no umbrella at all? What do...

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03.19.2018

Meeting Minutes: The Most Important Minute of the Day

By Ross Rutman, Marketing/Producer Community association board meetings—(where important homeowner matters are discussed and decisions are made)—contribute to the success of community associations. Since board meetings result in significant decisions that impact community members, it...

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