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The Importance of Special Event Insurance for Homeowners Associations

As we all know, homeowners associations (HOAs) play a crucial and pivotal role in maintaining the quality and safety of our various residential communities. They manage common areas, enforce community standards, and oftentimes provide an amazing venue for their members at a fraction of the normal cost. This is not only a tremendous value to its residents, it also brings them together and helps foster a sense of community. However, offering facilities and hosting events, whether a casual retirement party or a large holiday celebration, involves certain risks. To mitigate these risks, it is essential for HOAs to require special event insurance for any event held on association property.

Why Make Special Event Insurance Mandatory?

1. Protect Against Liability Claims

Despite all of the precautions we take and all the planning that goes into a special event, accidents can and will happen. Special event insurance provides coverage for a wide range of incidents, from minor injuries to significant and costly accidents. Without an insurance requirement, the HOA could be held liable for medical expenses, legal fees, and other costs associated with an accident. Special event insurance ensures that these potential liabilities are covered, protecting both the event host (the insured) and the association from these real and potentially frivolous claims.

2. Protect the Property

Events held on association grounds almost always involve the use of clubhouses, common areas, swimming pools, and parks. These areas are some of the association’s most valuable assets and are a huge selling point to their residents. The HOA is responsible for maintaining these and any damage caused by a special event will require repair. Special event insurance covers damage to property that may occur during an event, whether it’s accidental damage caused by guests or unforeseen incidents like a fire. Requiring this coverage helps ensure that unforeseen repairs don’t come out of the HOA’s normal budget.

3. Protect the HOA’s Own Insurance Policy

Requiring special event insurance transfers the risk from the venue/HOA to the event organizer. That means that if an incident occurs during the event, the organizer’s insurance will cover the costs, reducing the potential burden on the venue’s insurance. In addition, events can bring unique risks that might not normally be covered under the venue’s traditional general liability policy. Special event insurance provides coverage for these specific risks, such as accidents, property damage, or injuries that occur during the event and are not due to any negligence by the venue itself. In the event of a claim and in the absence of a dedicated special event policy, if the venue’s insurance is used, it could lead to increased premiums, reduction in coverage, or possibly even non-renewal.

4. Provide Peace of Mind

Both the HOA and the event hosts can rest easy knowing that they have protection against unexpected incidents and potential financial peril.

Special event insurance is a critical piece of a successful risk management strategy for homeowners associations. EventHelper.com is the nation’s leader in special event insurance and the trusted partner of thousands of venues and associations across the US. We simplify the process and make event insurance a breeze for both the association and the event host!

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Why Partner with EventHelper?

  • Event insurance made easy – A simple three-minute online purchase process and documents delivered instantly (to the HOA rep of your choice)
  • Reliability – Over 15 years as the industry leader in special event insurance. Customized and prefilled coverages and additional insured wording guaranteed to meet your requirements
  • Exceptional Customer Service – Lightning quick response time with knowledgeable event insurance experts
  • Multiple Carriers – We shop the insurance companies in our program to find you and your hosts the best possible match
  • Affordability – We offer the industry’s lowest prices with most typical events costing just over $100

For any questions, or to find out more about this great benefit, please email partners@eventhelper.com or call Myles Anderson at (530) 500-2003.

This information is provided to assist you in understanding the coverage being offered and does not modify the terms and conditions of any insurance policy, nor imply a claim is covered. Specific coverage terms vary by class of business. See your policy for full details.

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Event Helper is the nation's leader in special event insurance. We pride ourselves on a personal approach to a largely web-based product - meaning we're here for you if you need help, or behind the scenes if you don't. We take the hassle out of event insurance!
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