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2012 ARTICLES:
"Up in Flames" January 2012
New Year's Arsonists causes three million dollars in property damage.
2011 ARTICLES:
"California Earthquake Auhtority Rate Change" November 2011
New CEA rate change is a mixed bag for Common Interest Developments.
"Good News for California Workers' Compensation Policyholders!" October 2011
On Friday, 10/7/11, Governor Jerry Brown signed 15 new bills into law.
"TIBS or Not TIBS: That is the Question!" August 2011
A Discussion on Insuring the Betterments & Improvements in your Association.
"SPECIAL REPORT: New Workers' Comp. Case" Summer 2011
New case underscores need for "no payroll" workers' comp. policy for condominium associations.
"CC&Rs and the Exposures They Can Create" July 2011
How CC&Rs can inadvertently create exposure for Board of Directors.
"Definition of Occurrence" May 2011
A closer look at the hour clause found in most Earthquake policies.
"Crime on the RISE" Febraury 2011
Safeguarding your Association from dishonest members
"Who is an Additional Insured?" January 2011
Manager or HOA: Who should name whom as an "Additional Insured?"
2010 ARTICLES:
"When is a Claim a Claim?" November 2010
Under what circumstances could such a disagreement rise to the level of a claim under the common interest development’s General Liability or Directors & Officers coverage?
"A Sad Remembrance" September 2010
Martha Ruoff 1924-2010
"Summer Wildfires" August 2010
Does your Association have adequate values? What about coverage for Trees, Lawns, Plants and Shrubs?
"Loss Assessment Coverage" July 2010
What kind of special assessment might be covered by an individual unit owner's policy?
"Insurance Carriers Say 'No' To Armed Guards" May 2010
Does your community really want them?
"Unsettling" April 2010
Recent increase in Earthquake activity in Southern California
2009 ARTICLES:
"Flood Insurance" November 2009
If a flooding event occurs, is your HOA covered?
"Directors' & Officers Liability Insurance" August 2009
Why the importance of obtaining quality coverage should outweigh the bottom line
"Dishonest Board President Goes To Jail" July 2009
Condo association President gets two years for embezzling $530,000
"Up To Code" May 2009
What is building ordinance?
"Rising Reinsurance Cost to impact 2009 Earthquake Premiums" March 2009
Earthquake Insurance pricing
"What You Need To Know About Workers' Comp Coverage" February 2009
Important information about Workers' Comp coverage
"Liability Coverage" January 2009
Protecting your association
2008 ARTICLES:
"The New Pool Law: What You Need To Know By December 20th 2008" December 2008
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act: What you need to know