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HOA Insurance Deductibles and Special Assessments: What Board Members Should Know

Written By Charlotte Insurance on July 20, 2026. It has 0 comments.

an HOA neighborhood

Along with the rising cost of everything else, deductibles for homeowner’s associations and condo associations have gone up exponentially. This is based on a number of things, ranging from the rise in claims due to weather-related events, as well as the overall worth of the properties within the HOA. Since the deductibles are paid for […]

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Water Damage in Condo Associations: Who Pays When a Leak Spreads Between Units?

Written By Charlotte Insurance on July 7, 2026. It has 0 comments.

a leaking pipe in between condo units

Water damage can be one of your worst nightmares. Mitigating it involves removing and repairing the source of the water, cleaning up the damage that the flood left behind, and dealing with mold remediation and other things. All of these can add up to a very expensive fix. Then there’s the dreaded question: Will your […]

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Curb-to-Curb vs Door-to-Door: How Service Models Change Liability Expectations

Written By Charlotte Insurance on June 22, 2026. It has 0 comments.

a NEMT company that recently transitioned from curb-to-curb to a door-to-door business model helping a client into their car.

NEMT, or Non-Emergency Medical Transport, companies have several different services models to choose from. The most popular are curb-to-curb and door-to-door. Despite the similar sounding names, these services are quite different both in what the customer receives and how they’re insured. After all, with great care and additional assistance come more potential liability issues, and […]

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High-Net-Worth Umbrella Policies: How to Pick Limits That Match Your Real Risk

Written By Charlotte Insurance on June 17, 2026. It has 0 comments.

an umbrella being used in the rain to protect the individual holding it - similar to the way an umbrella insurance policy can protect high net worth individuals.

High-net-worth individuals don’t just have a lot of money in the bank, they also have quite a bit invested in things like designer handbags and watches, vehicles, and art. All of these tend to be a bit flashy, no matter how hard you try to stay understated, putting you and your family at risk for […]

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Employee Driving and Off-Hours Use: How to Avoid “Unauthorized Driver” Claim Problems

Written By Charlotte Insurance on June 10, 2026. It has 0 comments.

a car inside of a dealership that needs protection from unauthorized drivers.

Dealerships often let their employees drive their merchandise. Whether they’re taking the vehicle for a test drive right after it arrived on the lot or have to pick up something for the office, there are numerous reasons why auto dealership employees end up behind the wheel. This works out fine, insurance-wise, as long as the […]

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Pool Season Liability: Rules, Signage, and Risk Controls That Reduce Losses

Written By Charlotte Insurance on June 4, 2026. It has 0 comments.

a pool inside of an HOA

Pool season is upon us. If you own a condo, HOA, or apartment building, you’ve no doubt fielded requests about opening the pool. These pools and the spaces around them are where tenants and homeowners go to relax, spend some time in the water, and socialize with their neighbors. Unfortunately, community pools have some downsides, […]

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Teen Drivers and Luxury Vehicles: How to Set Rules and Coverage Before Summer Starts – High Net Worth Audience

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 25, 2026. It has 0 comments.

a luxury car belonging a teenager parker in their driveway

Summertime is when your teenagers get a break from the hustle and bustle of school. They may have jobs or internships during these warmer months, but without the pressure of school and extracurriculars, they have some freedom to drive around and hang out with their friends. Of course, with this comes the usual teenage shenanigans, […]

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Spring Maintenance and Insurance: Roof, Gutters, and Water Intrusion Prevention Checklist

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 13, 2026. It has 0 comments.

overflowing gutters that need to be cleaned as part of an HOA or condo association's spring maintenance

Springtime brings bright flowers, warm sunshine, and beautiful blooming trees. But it also brings rain, which can damage the structure of your condos, HOA buildings, and apartment complexes if your gutters aren’t working properly. Before the rainy season hits, it’s important to make sure to conduct some spring maintenance on your building lest you end […]

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