Rhode Island Legislative & Insurance Update
Navigating Trends and Challenges for Association Boards
Wednesday, March 25th | Noon - 1:45 pm REGISTER
This virtual program has been approved for 1.5 hours continuing education for CMCA.
SCHEDULE
Noon-1:00 pm
From the Capital to Your Community
Legislative Update and Impact on Associations
Join us for this virtual program with special guest speaker Senator Jacob Bissaillon, Chair of the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government. Senator Bissaillon will provide an overview of recently enacted legislation as well as current legislative trends that directly impact RI community associations. Attorney Bielan will guide the discussion focusing on the practical implications for boards and managers across the state.
An interactive Q&A will provide a unique opportunity to engage directly with Senator Bissaillon and share perspectives about legislation that may benefit or pose challenges to Rhode Island’s community association landscape.
Kimberly Bielan, Esq., CMCA Senator Jacob Bissaillon
Moriarty Bielan & Gamache LLC Chair of the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Association Insurance Update and Projections
Market Trends, Premium Costs and Risk Management Solutions
This program will offer guidance for Rhode Island condominium boards and managers addressing today’s insurance challenges. Examine rising property and liability premiums, coastal and storm-related risk impacts, master policy deductibles, claims trends, and carrier restrictions. Gain practical guidance on budgeting, risk mitigation, and strengthening your association’s insurability and long-term financial stability.
Topics will include:
- Recent carrier withdrawals, underwriting tightening, and reserve requirements.
- Strategies to manage rising master policy premiums and large deductibles.
- Claims trends impacting condos (water intrusion, aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance).
- Risk management best practices to improve insurability and reduce losses.
Brendon Kilcoyne, CIC, CIRMS, EBP
HUB International
REGISTRATION FEES
CAI-NE Members $35 | Non-Members $60
Registrations canceled up to 2 weeks prior to program date may be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 2 weeks of program date.
