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Decoding Deductibles & Bylaws: What Every Condo Needs to Know

May 20, 2025  -  2025-05-20 12:00 PM 2025-05-20 01:00 PM Decoding Deductibles & Bylaws: What Every Condo Needs to Know CCI Golden Horseshoe Chapter Canada America/New_York

WEBINAR — 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET

Decoding Deductibles & Bylaws: What Every Condo Needs to Know

Understanding insurance deductibles and condominium bylaws is essential for protecting your condo corporation and its owners. This informative one-hour webinar will break down the complexities of insurance coverage, deductible responsibilities, and how bylaws play a critical role in determining financial obligations.

Key topics include:
✅ The difference between corporation and owner responsibilities when it comes to deductibles
✅ How deductible bylaws impact claims and recovery costs
✅ Real-life examples of how bylaws can protect (or expose) a corporation
✅ Practical tips for reviewing and strengthening your condo’s insurance-related bylaws

Whether you're a board member, property manager, or condo owner, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your community and navigate insurance claims with confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts.

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CondoTalk Panel

Moderator: Michelle Joy, RCM, BA 

Wilson Blanchard Management, An Associa Company

Michelle is Executive Director of Condominium Management in the Hamilton office supervising and training staff. She has been working in the condominium industry since 2013 and achieved the designation of Registered Condominium Manager (RCM) with the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) in 2017. Michelle is actively involved in the condominium industry and has participated as a speaker at CCI events, volunteered on CCI committees and written articles for Wilson Blanchard’s Condo Connection.

 

Speaker: Richard Elia, B.Comm., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), A.C.C.I.

Elia Associates

Richard Elia had been actively involved in the area of condominium law for over 20 years, advancing the objective of effective and ethical advocacy. Founded in 2001, Elia Associates provides legal services to condominium communities throughout Ontario.

Richard holds a Master of Law with a focus on Appropriate Dispute Resolution and the “A.C.C.I.” - Associate of the Canadian Condominium Institute - designation, which is the country’s only condo-specific designation for condominium professionals. This designation evidences Richard’s extensive condominium knowledge. 

 

Speaker: Matthew Atkin, CPM, RCM, CMOC, ARM

Regional Manager, Senior Property Manager, GSA Property Management

Matthew has been involved in the management of condominiums and rental buildings on a full-time basis since 1998. He is a member of the Association of Condominium Managers, Canadian Condominium Institute, Real Estate Institute of Canada and the Better Business Bureau. He has lectured on such topics as reserve fund studies, future funding programs and investments plans. After five years with our company and successfully managing a large portfolio of properties, he was appointed to the position of Vice President. Matthew brings to our company a strong working knowledge in condominium management and has prepared various training and resource manuals, including effective operational and control procedures.

 

Speaker:  Tom Gallinger, FCIP

Atrens-Counsel Insurance Brokers 

Tom Gallinger is the Vice President of Atrens-Counsel Insurance Brokers, a brokerage that specializes in managing insurance programs for condominiums, unit owners and property management professionals.  Tom has been in the insurance industry for 14 years in various underwriting, brokering and management roles.   As a specialist in Commercial and Condominium insurance, Tom strives to deliver a high level of service by managing the long-term insurance needs of his clients.  In his career with Atrens-Counsel, Tom has done a number of educational presentations for various industry associations and groups aimed at unit owners, boards, and property managers. Tom holds an honours bachelor’s degree in business, his Fellowship Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP), as well as his Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designations.

 

 

 

 

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