Insurance Canopy, a national leader in small business and vendor insurance solutions, has announced an expanded partnership with FirstService Residential to offer event insurance options within managed communities. The new program provides residents, management teams, and outside vendors a streamlined way to secure coverage for on-site events and activities, addressing a common bottleneck in community management.
Through a dedicated portal, users can access policies tailored to their specific event needs, with coverage that matches the size and scope of each gathering. On-site vendors can also purchase short-term policies suited to their businesses, helping communities meet insurance requirements without added friction. This initiative aims to eliminate the delays often caused by varying coverage requirements and lengthy paperwork.
“Property managers can often end up acting as the go-between for residents, vendors, and insurers,” said Daryle Stafford, CEO at Insurance Canopy. “This program gives residents and associates at FirstService Residential communities access to a single place to find the right coverage and handle it quickly.”
The partnership was formed after FS Insurance Brokers, an affiliate of FirstService Residential, saw steady demand from homeowners’ associations and residential communities already using Insurance Canopy individually. By expanding access through an enterprise program, the quoting process is streamlined, and the time to purchase coverage is shortened.
“Events bring people together, and our teams bring thousands to life each year, enhancing the resident experience across the communities we manage,” said Andrew Lester, President of FS Insurance Brokers. “Insurance requirements for events can easily turn into a bottleneck for residents and management teams. Partnering with Insurance Canopy gives our communities a practical option that fits how events are organized and implemented on-site.”
This partnership underscores the growing need for efficient insurance solutions in residential communities. By offering a centralized online platform, Insurance Canopy and FirstService Residential are helping to ensure that event planning proceeds smoothly, without insurance becoming a roadblock. The collaboration highlights the importance of adapting insurance services to meet the evolving needs of community management.
For more information about how Insurance Canopy supports event coverage for FirstService Residential communities, visit https://partners.insurancecanopy.com/firstservice.
