CEO’s Message

This edition of Vision Magazine highlights the importance of elevating education, and I can’t help but rally behind this topic and notion. As community managers, furthering our education in a multitude of ways is one of the most powerful tools we can equip ourselves with. Whether we look toward earning more certifications, networking with fellow managers or industry partners, or staying in the know of all things in the CID industry, education is always at the forefront.

One thing I find significantly important to educate each other on is the California insurance market. Changes are happening fast and furious, so it is important we all stay well-informed and aware. CACM has been successfully working with multiple insurance coalitions and the California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, to enact change. With the FAIR Plan’s coverage expanding we recognize the benefit, but we do not dismiss the continuous work that needs to be done. We too are elevating our education and brainstorming additional approaches to stabilize the integrity of the insurance market for your HOA clients. To stay informed on these updates, be sure to head to our California Insurance Regulations Update page or look at our website for updates.

Another way to stay informed on this topic and more is subscribing to our brand-new podcast CACMCHAT: The HOA Life. With this podcast we hope to not only elevate your education by sharing tips and tricks from industry experts, but also aiming to elevate the industry as a whole. This is a resource for you to become a well-versed “personality” manager, which is what I refer to managers as in episode one, because we are!

At the end of the day, keeping our finger on the pulse in this industry is only one key component to being a strong manager. Continuously pursuing education and having a desire to learn more will be an extremely beneficial thing not only in this industry but in life. I hope this edition ignites something in you to continue learning and elevating yourself, each and every day!

Thomas Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM CEO of CACM