Insurance Canopy Partners With FirstService Residential to Streamline Event Insurance for Communities

Insurance Canopy, a national leader in small business and vendor insurance solutions, has announced an expanded partnership with FirstService Residential to offer streamlined event insurance access within its managed communities. This collaboration provides residents, management teams, and outside vendors with a new way to secure coverage for on-site events and activities, addressing a common pain point in community management.

The program introduces a dedicated portal that guides users to insurance options tailored to their specific event needs, with coverage that matches the size and scope of each gathering. On-site vendors can also purchase short-term policies suited to their businesses, helping communities meet insurance requirements without added friction. This initiative aims to eliminate the delays and complexities often associated with event insurance, which can vary significantly based on event type and vendor activities.

Daryle Stafford, CEO of Insurance Canopy, highlighted the value of this partnership: “Property managers can often end up acting as the go-between for residents, vendors, and insurers. 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 online process bypasses traditional agents and lengthy paperwork, offering a more efficient solution for all parties involved.

Andrew Lester, President of FS Insurance Brokers, an affiliate of FirstService Residential, emphasized the practical benefits: “Events bring people together, and our teams bring thousands to life each year, enhancing the resident experience across the communities we manage. 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 partnership was formed after FS Insurance Brokers observed steady demand from homeowners’ associations and residential communities already using Insurance Canopy individually. By expanding access through an enterprise program, the quoting process for FirstService communities has been streamlined, significantly shortening the time to purchase coverage. This strategic move underscores Insurance Canopy's commitment to supporting residential communities with online purchasing tools and direct support, ensuring that insurance never becomes a roadblock to successful events.

For more information about how Insurance Canopy supports event coverage for FirstService Residential communities, visit https://partners.insurancecanopy.com/firstservice.