HOA Insurance Renewal Checklist
FinanceAnnual checklist to guide the board through the HOA insurance renewal process, ensuring coverage gaps are identified and addressed.
Insurance is one of the largest line items in most HOA budgets, and coverage gaps can expose the association to catastrophic liability. An annual insurance review ensures the board evaluates current coverage limits, compares competitive quotes, verifies vendor certificate requirements, and updates the board on any changes. This checklist keeps the process organized and documented.
- Current policy review — carrier, limits, deductibles, expiration
- Coverage gap analysis — property, liability, D&O, fidelity, flood, earthquake
- Vendor certificate of insurance verification
- Competitive quote comparison worksheet
- Board resolution template for insurance selection
- Notification checklist for homeowners and mortgage holders
Begin this checklist 90–120 days before the current policy expires. Most carriers provide renewal quotes 60–90 days in advance, giving the board time to evaluate alternatives.
[COMMUNITY NAME] HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL INSURANCE RENEWAL CHECKLIST
Policy Year: [YEAR]
Current Policy Expires: [DATE]
CURRENT POLICY REVIEW
[ ] Confirm current carrier, policy numbers, and expiration dates
[ ] Review current coverage limits:
- Property / Building: $[AMOUNT]
- General Liability: $[AMOUNT] per occurrence / $[AMOUNT] aggregate
- Directors & Officers (D&O): $[AMOUNT]
- Fidelity / Crime: $[AMOUNT]
- Flood: $[AMOUNT] (if applicable)
- Earthquake: $[AMOUNT] (if applicable)
[ ] Review deductibles and confirm they are budgeted
COVERAGE GAP ANALYSIS
[ ] Has the community added any new amenities or structures?
[ ] Have construction costs increased in the area?
[ ] Are there any pending claims that could affect renewal?
[ ] Does the community need umbrella coverage?
VENDOR CERTIFICATES
[ ] Verify all vendors have current certificates of insurance
[ ] Confirm [COMMUNITY NAME] HOA is named as additional insured where required
COMPETITIVE QUOTES
[ ] Request quotes from at least [3] carriers or brokers
[ ] Compare apples-to-apples: same limits, deductibles, and exclusions
BOARD ACTION
[ ] Present options to the board for selection
[ ] Pass board resolution authorizing the selected policy
[ ] Execute renewal or new policy before expiration
NOTIFICATIONS
[ ] Notify homeowners of any coverage changes
[ ] Notify mortgage holders if required by CC&RsDownload the full editable template
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Begin this checklist 90–120 days before the current policy expires. Most carriers provide renewal quotes 60–90 days in advance, giving the board time to evaluate alternatives.
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