The Challenge A condominium association preparing its required five year reserve study received an initial draft projecting over $7 million in fully funded needs and recommending $2.54 million in annual reserve contributions. This would have required owners to pay $384 per month—a level the Board believed was unrealistic and based on inflated cost assumptions. Their…
Details
State statutes in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia require community associations to carry fidelity coverage — also known as crime coverage, employee theft coverage, or a fidelity bond. This insurance protects association funds from theft, fraud, or misappropriation. Strong internal controls work hand in hand with proper insurance. Below are key practices every association should follow…
Details
Spring Property Check-In After a long, tough winter, it’s the perfect moment to take a closer look at our properties. Snow, ice, plowing, and wind can leave behind issues that aren’t always obvious at first glance. Now that the plow damage, fallen branches, and debris are being cleaned up, it’s time for a thorough post-winter…
Details
Homeowner associations can take proactive steps to reduce confusion, improve fairness, and lower the risk of legal disputes. While every community is unique, many conflicts arise from perceived selective enforcement—when some violations are addressed and others are not. The most common areas of dispute include: 1. Parking Restrictions 2. Architectural Guidelines…
Details
A positive step toward stronger communities, healthier reserves, and more resilient properties. Community associations across the country will soon benefit from updated lending and insurance standards issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These changes are designed to strengthen financial planning, improve long term maintenance, and ensure adequate insurance protection — ultimately supporting safer, more…
Details
According to OSHA, one of the most effective ways to promote a safe working environment is to get involved in company safety meetings. These informal, brief meetings allow employees to stay up to date on potential workplace hazards and related mitigation measures, often addressing topics such as ergonomics, tool handling, equipment use and safety-minded attitudes…
Details
After a long winter, performing basic maintenance can help prevent breakdowns, improve safety and keep your car running smoothly as warmer weather arrives. How to Conduct a Seasonal Check-up Reduce the need for unexpected repairs and improve your vehicle’s performance with a seasonal check-up. Consider these steps: Replace worn wiper blades. Test the battery to…
Details
On March 16, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its Safety Champions Program (SCP), a new cooperative initiative designed to help employers develop and implement effective safety and health programs that replace its OSHA Challenge Program. The program is open to private- and public-sector worksites covered by OSHA that want to improve overall safety performance.…
Details
When a fire breaks out in a commercial building, the first few minutes can determine the outcome. Flames and smoke can move quickly, spreading far beyond the area where the fire began. While automatic sprinkler systems and alarms play an important role, one of the most effective tools for limiting fire damage is often overlooked:…
Details
Spring can bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations, but you can take measures now to minimize damage. Dangerous Spring Weather Unexpected severe weather increases the risk of property damage, injury and even death. Tornadoes—According to AccuWeather, tornadoes are by far the most…
DetailsYou are about the leave our site and submit the information to pay your bill. A licensed agent from our team will need to process your payment to make it official – we cannot bind coverage via web request. Let us get to work for you. Want to talk? Call us. 410-213-5600
Client Support Team
Deeley Insurance Group
You are about the leave our site and submit the information to pay your bill. A licensed agent from our team will need to process your payment to make it official – we cannot bind coverage via web request. Let us get to work for you. Want to talk? Call us. 410-213-5600
Client Support Team
SCD Intermediaries
All information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. This information does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and may not constitute the most current legal developments. No user or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting based on the contents of this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the appropriate jurisdiction. This website may also contain links to content from third-party web sites which are intended only as a convenience for the user or browser and are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Deeley Insurance Group. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed. The content on this website is provided “as is” and no representations are made that the content is free of errors.