Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are the governing bodies that oversee residential communities which are typically subject to a certain set of rules that all members must abide by. HOAs can be composed of the residents of condos, apartment buildings, co-ops or other types of homes.
An HOA should carry insurance coverage to protect itself and its residents and guests from risks and liabilities related to management and/ or ownership of property, and in some states, or by other mandate, they may be required to carry a specific type of coverage. Because there are several types of policies that are beneficial to HOA’s, many opt for a “master policy” which provides those coverages under one policy. Insurance provides coverage for the communal areas for which the HOA is responsible, in situations of theft, vandalism or natural disasters. Most HOA insurance master policies include all or some of the following: