Insurance Articles and Forms

These articles were written by Michael Chulak from January 2020 to the current date to supplement our frequently asked questions section on this website and to provide you with valuable information.

Don't Let This Happen to You

Things Burglars Won't Tell You

Homeowner Association Insurance - What you need to know

Insurance Disclosure Statement for Homeowner Association

HOA Insurance Deductibles

Insurance Retention: Self-Insured Retention

Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage

Inland Marine Insurance

Business Interruption Insurance

Umbrella Liability Insurance Policies

Insurance - Minimum Liability Coverage

HOAs - Say Goodbye to Independent Contractors

Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Employer's Liability Insurance

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Life Insurance

Certificates of Liability Insurance - Insurance Declaration Pages

Is Your HOA Protected from Fraud and Embezzlement?

Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Directors of Homeowner Associations

HOA Board Duties Regarding Insurance

Insurance Policy Inspections and Disclosures - HOAs

Board Members and Close Relatives Preforming Work for HOA

Independent Insurance Brokers vs. Captive Agents

Safety Considerations for HOAs and Apartment Buildings

Loss Run Reports

Insurance Claims /History

Fidelity Bonds - Crime Insurance

Insurance Coverage Options

Walls-in Policies

Burning Limits Liability Insurance Policies

Insurance Proceeds

Forms of Homeowner Insurance Policies

Additional Insured Endorsements

Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance

Failure to Carry Workers' Compensation Insurance

Crime and Fidelity Insurance

Loss Assessment Coverage for Condominium Owners

Loss Assessment Coverage - Sample Endorsement

Renters and Insurance - Why it is Necessary

Dogs and HOA Insurance

Homeowner Association Security

The 8 Most Common Legal Claims Against HOAs

HOAs-Say Goodbye to Independent Contractors

Workers' Compensation Insurance Required by Homeowner Associations

Community Association or Homeowner Association? What is the Difference?

Earthquake Insurance for Homeowner Associations

Earthquake Insurance for Owners

Post Earthquake Responses to Severe Earthquakes

Flood Risks and Insurance

Water Damage Legal Liability Insurance

Elevated Structure Inspections

Earthquake Insurance

Voting for Earthquake Insurance

When an HOA is sued

Vicarious Liability of Employers

Insurance Company Reservation of Rights

Cumis Counsel - Reservation of Rights

Insurance Adjusters

Line of Sight Rule - Property Insurance Claims

Insurance Company Ratings

Insurance Company Notices

Sell Your Life Insurance Policy

Medical Information Bureau - FAQ

Life Insurance - Types of Policies

Double Indemnity Insurance Policies

Qualifying Worksheet for Sale of Life Insurance Policy

Glossary of HOA Insurance Terms

Glossary of Earthquake and Landslide Terms

Glossary of Mold Terms

Admitted Insurance Carriers and Non-Admitted Carriers

Personal Property Inventory Form

Vacant Land Liability Insurance

Fannie Mae Insurance Guidelines

Contractors Bonds - Construction Bonds

Surety Bonds

Defamation, Litigation Privilege, Opinions

Glossary of Common Insurance Terms

Home Inventory Guide

Insurance Premium Financing

What Do Condominium Association Insurance Companies Care About?

Reasons HOA Defendants Hire Litigation Managers

Reasons HOAs Get Sued

Lloyd's of London, Lloyd's Syndicate, Lloyd's Association

OTC Insurance Services
a California Corporation

5737 Kanan Road, Suite 630
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Isaac Ortiz 818-429-8022 (Direct)
Office: 818-991-9019

CAInsuranceAgents.com

License # 3013582