Planning the HOA’s annual budget can be a daunting task. Rather than following the traditional method where you start with a specified amount of income and then allot that money…
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When it comes time to renew their association’s insurance, it’s tempting for HOA boards to seek out and jump on the lowest price quoted. But sometimes, when it comes to…
It happens all the time—for one reason or another, a customer is unhappy with their current insurance provider. Maybe the premium is simply too high, the coverage too low, or…
It’s summertime, and pool season is in full swing! Fun summertime activities provide valuable entertainment and relaxation, but they come with a cost. From an insurance standpoint, diving boards and…
The tragic death of 7-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker in 2002 was the catalyst for a focused effort to increase pool safety nationwide. While attending a party at a friend’s home,…
As the weather warms and residents start to spend more time outdoors, many HOAs consider sprucing up their common areas. It’s true – pools, parks, and other shared spaces will…
For various reasons, some community associations forego the services of a professional HOA management company. This is especially true with smaller HOAs. While self-management is risky business, that is not…
Here at Blue Lime, we’re totally obsessed with making sure you have all the information you need to make the most informed decisions possible! Today, we want to talk about…
Many HOA residents enjoy the extra security of an automatic gate at their community’s entrance, and while most cars pass through without incident, it is not uncommon for gate and…
Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance is an important but often overlooked policy for homeowners associations. Here at Blue Lime, we strongly believe HOAs should protect their board members from…
