Insurance Canopy, a national leader in small business and vendor insurance solutions, has announced a new partnership with FirstService Residential to expand access to its event insurance offerings within managed communities. The program gives 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 insurance options tailored to their specific event needs, with coverage that fits 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 online process eliminates the need for agents and lengthy paperwork, allowing for quick and efficient coverage procurement.
“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.”
Event insurance often creates delays for residential communities, especially when coverage requirements vary by event or vendor. This partnership solves that by giving communities one place to manage those needs, simplifying the quoting process and shortening the time to purchase coverage. The collaboration was formed after seeing steady demand from homeowners’ associations and residential communities already using Insurance Canopy individually.
“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, an affiliate of FirstService Residential. “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.”
The importance of this partnership lies in its potential to improve operational efficiency for property managers and enhance resident satisfaction. By reducing the administrative burden associated with event insurance, communities can focus on delivering engaging experiences rather than navigating complex insurance processes. Insurance Canopy's online platform and direct support ensure that event planning moves forward without insurance becoming a roadblock.
For more information about how Insurance Canopy supports event coverage for FirstService Residential communities, visit partners.insurancecanopy.com/firstservice.
