Insurance Canopy, a national provider of small business and vendor insurance solutions, has announced an expanded partnership with FirstService Residential to offer event insurance coverage within its managed communities. The program, unveiled on August 5, 2026, aims to simplify how residents, management teams, and outside vendors secure insurance for on-site events and activities.
Through the new portal, users can access policies tailored to their specific event needs, with coverage options that align with 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.
“Property managers can often end up acting as the go-between for residents, vendors, and insurers,” said Daryle Stafford, CEO of Insurance Canopy. “This program gives residents and associates at FirstService Residential communities access to a single place to find the right coverage and handle it quickly.”
Event insurance has historically been a source of delays for residential communities, particularly when coverage requirements vary by event or vendor. This partnership addresses that by providing a centralized online process that bypasses traditional agents and lengthy paperwork.
“Events bring people together, and our teams bring thousands to life each year, enhancing the resident experience across the communities we manage,” said Andrew Lester, President of FS Insurance Brokers, an affiliate of FirstService Residential. “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 collaboration 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 partnership streamlines the quoting process for FirstService communities and shortens the time to purchase coverage.
Insurance Canopy will continue to support residential communities with online purchasing tools and direct customer support, ensuring that event planning proceeds without insurance becoming a roadblock. The company’s digital platform is designed to provide rapid, personalized quotes and consumer-direct policies, catering to the needs of small businesses and vendors.
This partnership is significant because it addresses a common pain point in community management: the administrative burden of securing event insurance. By simplifying the process, it enables residents and vendors to focus on organizing successful events rather than navigating complex insurance requirements. For FirstService Residential, which manages thousands of communities across the United States and Canada, the program enhances its service offerings and reinforces its commitment to hospitality-minded property management.
For more information about the event coverage options available through this partnership, visit https://partners.insurancecanopy.com/firstservice.
