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HOA Insurance Renewal Checklist

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Annual checklist to guide the board through the HOA insurance renewal process, ensuring coverage gaps are identified and addressed.

About this template

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.

What's included
  • 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
When to use this template

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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Replace all [BRACKETED] fields with your community's details
[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&Rs

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This template provides general guidance only — not legal advice. HOA rules and document requirements vary by state and by your governing documents. Always consult an HOA attorney before using any document in a legal or enforcement context.