Insurance Canopy, a national leader in small business and vendor insurance solutions, has announced an expanded partnership with FirstService Residential to provide streamlined event insurance coverage for residential communities. The new program aims to simplify how communities handle insurance for events and vendor activities, reducing administrative burdens and delays.
Through this partnership, residents and management teams in FirstService Residential managed communities can access a dedicated portal that directs them to insurance options based on their specific event needs. On-site vendors can also purchase short-term policies tailored to their businesses, helping communities meet insurance requirements without added friction. This integrated approach eliminates the need for agents and lengthy paperwork, offering a faster, more efficient process.
“Property managers can often end up acting as the go-between for residents, vendors, and insurers,” said Daryle Stafford, CEO at Insurance Canopy. “This program gives residents and associates at FirstService Residential communities access to a single place to find the right coverage and handle it quickly.”
The partnership addresses a common pain point in residential communities: event insurance requirements that vary by event or vendor. By centralizing the process, the program provides a practical solution that fits how events are organized and implemented on-site. “Events bring people together, and our teams bring thousands to life each year, enhancing the resident experience across the communities we manage,” said Andrew Lester, President of FS Insurance Brokers, an affiliate of FirstService Residential. “Insurance requirements for events can easily turn into a bottleneck for residents and management teams. Partnering with Insurance Canopy gives our communities a practical option that fits how events are organized and implemented on-site.”
The collaboration was formed after FS Insurance Brokers saw steady demand from homeowners’ associations and residential communities already using Insurance Canopy individually. Expanding access through an enterprise program streamlined the quoting process and shortened the time to purchase coverage. Insurance Canopy will continue to provide online purchasing tools and direct support to keep event planning moving without insurance becoming a roadblock.
This partnership is significant because it addresses a common operational challenge in property management. By simplifying insurance procurement, it enhances the resident experience and supports community engagement. For FirstService Residential, which manages thousands of communities across the United States and Canada, this program offers a scalable solution that can be implemented across its portfolio.
For more information, visit the partnership page.
