HOA Newsletters
A monthly roundup of our insights.
Preventing Frozen Pipes in Your House, Townhome or Condominium Community
Frozen pipes are a major risk for residential properties, including stand-alone homes, Townhomes, and condominiums. The risk is to Fire Sprinkler Systems, Outdoor water spickets, pipes in eaves, attics, basements, and crawl spaces. When frozen pipes burst, massive water damage can result, but with preparation, you can avert these costly wintertime disasters.
Beyond the
Self-Care Scroll
APRIL
Breathe Deep
NOVEMBER
Beyond the Plate
MARCH
Past, Present, Possible
DECEMBER
Find Your People
JUNE
Unfiltered You
MAY
Pursuit of Strong
JULY
VIEW PAST YEAR'S ARCHIVES
The Warm and Fuzzies
DECEMBER
Routine Refresh
OCTOBER
Elevate Your Everyday
AUGUST
Going Old School
SEPTEMBER
Rooted in Gratitude
NOVEMBER
Knowledge is Your Best Medicine
OCTOBER
Coming soon.
Andrew Bateman,
CIC, CIRMS, CMCA
Client Executive, Alera Group
andrew.bateman@aleragroup.com
(919) 795-3971
As a Client Executive and equity owner, Andrew brings highly-focused expertise in HOA insurance, with a particular focus on condominiums and high-rises. His consultative approach and results-driven leadership have established him as a top producer, insuring over 1,400 associations yearly. Andrew's extensive industry connections have also secured his team as an exclusive insurance distributor for CondoLogic Insurance Company in North Carolina. CondoLogic is an industry leader for providing insurance for high- and mid-rise condominiums, as well as garden-style homes. Andrew and his team are a top-producing agent for CondoLogic.
His passion for his work extends beyond professional achievements to community impact through his work with Team Dykeman, a scholarship he founded in honor of his cousin, USMC Captain Philip J. Dykeman. When not expanding business opportunities or mentoring his team, Andrew enjoys running, hiking, surfing and cheering for his beloved Syracuse Orange.
Areas of Expertise:
• Condominium & HOA Insurance
• Amendment Change Education for Boards
• Sales Management
• Team Leadership
Meet Andrew Bateman
Fiduciary Duty and Insurance Responsibility: What It Means for Your Association’s Property Coverage
hen serving on a Board of Directors, one of the most important and often misunderstood responsibilities is your fiduciary duty. In simple terms, this means always acting in the best interest of the association, using good judgment, care, and integrity.
Every board member is expected to make informed, ethical decisions that protect the community. Decisions should not be based on personal interests or agendas.
OFFICE LOCATION
4131 Parklake Avenue, Suite 225, Raleigh, NC 27612
Alera Group, Inc. is aware that there are persons fraudulently impersonating our company by using fake internet domains that appear to look like our legitimate services. If you are contacted by someone claiming to work for Alera Group, or any of our partners, please carefully review the email address and domain. If you have a relationship with our company, please contact us directly and not through any information that is provided in such an email. Please be extremely careful in responding to such emails with personal and financial information, sharing passwords, or any other information of value. Alera Group, or any of our partners, will never send ACH instructions via email and thus we strongly recommend that you verify the authenticity of each wire transfer request by calling your Alera Group contact using the number you have previously called.
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Hurricane Preparedness:
Is Your Condominium or Townhome Community Risk Ready?
Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of leaving long-lasting impacts on communities. For condominium and townhome associations, the difference between prolonged disruption and a faster recovery often comes down to one critical factor: a well-developed disaster and recovery plan.
Is Your Property Coverage Based on Facts, or a Guess?
When it comes to your association’s property coverage, one of the most important questions a Board of Directors or Community Manager can ask is: Where did this replacement value come from? This question might sound simple, but the answer can determine whether your community recovers smoothly from a loss or faces financial and legal turmoil.
Stand-Alone vs. Endorsed D&O Coverage:
Crucial Information for Board Members
If you’re named in a lawsuit, will your board’s Directors and Officers (D&O) coverage protect you? Homeowners association and condominium association boards are often subject to litigation, and the people who volunteer on those boards may be named personally.
