Renter`s Insurance Training Presentation
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Renter`s Insurance Training Presentation
The Leading Provider of Risk Mitigation Services Welcome Benchmark Team! A Division of RealPage Website: www.leasingdesk.com Renter’s Insurance Site Training October 28, 2014 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. This information is protected under copyright laws and may not be distributed without express permission from RealPage, Inc. Confidential — 1 Agenda • • • • • • • • About LeasingDesk Benefits of eRenterPlan Renter’s Insurance Your role with eRenterPlan eRenterPlan resident enrollment, website and brochures “3rd party” insurance requirements (Interested Party Service) OneSite tools to manage Renter’s Insurance Compliance Support – Who To Call Critical Success Factors © 2010 RealPage, Inc. This information isConfidential. protected under copyright and may not be distributed without express Copyright 2013laws LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rightspermission Reserved . from RealPage, Inc. Confidential — 2 About LeasingDesk Insurance • LeasingDesk is the name of our company and a division of RealPage, Inc. • eRenterPlan is the name of our insurance product • We specialize in providing renter’s insurance for the multifamily industry • Our required renter’s insurance program includes 7,000 properties • We provide complimentary brochures and weekly trainings • LeasingDesk clients include: © 2010 RealPage, Inc. • AMLI • Berkshire • BRE • Camden • Fairfield • Home Properties • Milestone • UDR Confidential. .. Confidential.Copyright Copyright2013 2013LeasingDesk, LeasingDesk,a adivision divisionofofRealPage, RealPage,Inc. Inc.AllAllRights RightsReserved Reserved Confidential — 3 • Renter’s insurance is the ONLY way to protect your residents • Residents are NOT protected by your community’s policy • Just like auto insurance is a necessity, your company now requires residents to carry renter’s insurance for personal liability • It is important for residents’ to insure their personal belongings • Help your residents view renter’s insurance as an amenity and not as an additional financial burden • Save Money - damages below community insurance deductible will no longer come out of your community’s budget © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. .. Confidential.Copyright Copyright2013 2013LeasingDesk, LeasingDesk,a adivision divisionofofRealPage, RealPage,Inc. Inc.AllAllRights RightsReserved Reserved Confidential — 4 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 5 Lightning Theft Water Wind Fire • Personal Property Coverage – $10,000* up to $40,000 Insures personal belongings (stereo, bike, etc.) against accidental and unexpected damage should a fire or other covered incident occur • Personal Liability Coverage – $100,000 Insures and protects you against accidental damage to your apartment, another person or another person’s belongings should you be responsible for a fire or other covered incident • Liability Only Coverage Will NOT cover the resident’s personal contents *$10,000 personal property coverage not available in some states © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. .. Confidential.Copyright Copyright2013 2013LeasingDesk, LeasingDesk,a adivision divisionofofRealPage, RealPage,Inc. Inc.AllAllRights RightsReserved Reserved Confidential — 6 • All residents pre-qualified. No background checks! • Policies begin immediately – NOT the next business day • Up to 5 unrelated residents can share a policy – Saves $ • Liability coverage for everyone on the lease & “actions of guests” if noted on lease • Replacement cost – Not ACV policy (not depreciated, yard sale value) • Full theft coverage – Not just burglary • Coverage away from unit: car, garage, storage unit and when traveling • Additional living expenses • Dog Bites – No breed restrictions • No rate increase for filing a claim • Wind Coverage – No Exclusions for Hurricanes • Multiple payment options – monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. .. Confidential.Copyright Copyright2013 2013LeasingDesk, LeasingDesk,a adivision divisionofofRealPage, RealPage,Inc. Inc.AllAllRights RightsReserved Reserved Confidential — 7 • Exclusive advertising agreement provides ancillary revenue • Automatic notifications of policy enrollments • Easy compliance tracking through OneSite • Liability coverage for ALL residents named on the lease • “Actions of guests” liability coverage • We do not subrogate against your property or management company • Moratorium – New residents may purchase a policy during blackout periods • Initiate claims on behalf of residents 8 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . 8 Confidential — 8 Expectations of Residents o o Obtain $100,000 Personal Liability Insurance coverage at time of move-in or lease renewal Maintain an active renters insurance policy throughout the term of the lease Expectations of Community Leasing Team o You are not selling insurance o Required to support partnership with eRenterPlan o Ensure residents are compliant by obtaining proof of insurance o Every resident should remain compliant (avoid fair-housing issues) 9 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 9 • You Can: o Place the eRenterPlan brochure prominently in the office o Place a brochure in any packet you provide to move-ins and lease renewal notices o Add eRenterPlan website/phone to resident portal and to their “move-in” checklist o Share that your company endorses preferred vendor - eRenterPlan o Direct residents to eRenterPlan website - Residents can use their mobile device • You Can’t: o Can’t say they have to buy eRenterPlan o Can’t quote or process eRenterPlan enrollments on resident’s behalf o Can’t refer prospects to call their auto-insurance company o Can’t display brochures, promote or accept gifts from other insurance companies o Can’t allow resident to move-in without proof of insurance © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 10 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 11 • Free brochures and stands provided to display in the leasing office • Provide brochures to new residents and lease renewals • Include in resident lease packets • Reorder online https://www.leasingdesk.com /supplies/default.aspx 12 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Confidential.Copyright Copyright2013 2013LeasingDesk, LeasingDesk,a adivision divisionofofRealPage, RealPage,Inc. Inc.AllAllRights RightsReserved Reserved .. Confidential — 12 • Post it on resident lease agreement forms and lease renewal notices • Convenient reminder for residents to obtain renter’s insurance • Informs residents of quick and easy access to eRenterPlan website and call center © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 13 Fast and easy 3-step process to purchase a policy by phone or online www.erenterplan.com • 24 hours/7 days a week Client Care (888) 205-8118 • M-F, 7am-9pm Eastern • Sat. & Sun. 9am-7pm Eastern Pre-approved Plan. We just ask a few simple questions! • • • • • First and Last Name Desired level of protection Apartment Location Move-In Date Payment Details © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 14 eRenterPlan Confirmation • 100% Compliant when resident enrolls under your community • Within moments of resident buying a policy from eRenterPlan, your community will receive the eRenterPlan confirmation letter • We notify you of resident enrollments by fax or email – and via OneSite “Today” page 15 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Confidential.Copyright Copyright2013 2013LeasingDesk, LeasingDesk,a adivision divisionofofRealPage, RealPage,Inc. Inc.AllAllRights RightsReserved Reserved .. Confidential — 15 For leases effective 11/01/14 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 16 Interested Party Language on Lease Form “Interested Party” language on renter’s insurance lease addendum* *This is a sample of lease language. Please seek approval from your legal team 17 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential — 17 Resident Notice of Insurance Requirements Sample notice with the new “Interested Party” information can be provided by your corporate office. 18 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential — 18 Interested Party Service - Process Overview 3rd Party Policy Requirements What if Policy Gets Cancelled? 1. Leasing team provides welcome letter to request residents to add to their insurance policy the community’s name as an “Additional Interested Party” and to list this forwarding address for the community 1. If LeasingDesk is notified of cancellation, we will send an “out of compliance” email notice to the resident and update status of policy in OneSite to “cancelled” 2. A copy of the email notice will be sent to the community’s general email box. If a resident has no email address in OneSite only a carbon copy will be sent to the community’s general email box Name of Property - Management Co. P.O. Box 115009 Carrollton, TX 75011-5009 3. Community staff will follow up with policy cancellations and collect new proof of insurance document from resident 2. Leasing staff will confirm resident included the information in their insurance certificate 5. Community staff will then update new policy information in OneSite 3. Leasing staff updates policy information in resident’s lease file in OneSite 19 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential — 19 Sample Apartments – 123 Management Co. P.O. Box 115009 Carrollton, TX 75011-5009 20 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential — 20 • Updating eRenterPlan and 3rd party policies in OneSite • Policy validation process for lease renewals and transfers • Renter’s insurance task override 2B_OneSite v2 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 21 Renter’s Insurance will be a “Required Task” for new leases and lease renewals • Users can update renter’s insurance policies from the move-in statement . Click on “Renter’s Insurance” • Users may also update/view renter’s insurance from the “resident at a glance” window. Click on “Renter’s Insurance” under “Actions” © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 22 1. Renter’s Insurance will be updated in the “Proof of Service” page for both, eRenterPlan policies and 3rd party insurance policies 2. To update an eRenterPlan policy, simply enter the policy number and under “Proof received by” select your name 123456789 John Doe 7/3/2013 7/1/2013 3. Click “Verify Policy” 4. Click “Save” If you receive a policy update error, please contact LeasingDesk Insurance Support at (888) 205-8118, Option 5 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 23 1. In the “Proof of Service” page, update fields with 3rd party insurance information 123456789 2. Scan and upload 3rd party insurance certificate by clicking “Upload Policy Doc” 3. Click “Save” 4. To view image of 3rd party document, click “Policy Information” Warning! Document image will be available a few minutes after upload and not immediately! © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 24 • You may enter multiple policies from other insurance companies under a specific unit/household • From the “Proof of service” window, select “Multiple Policies” and follow the same steps as with single policy entry • Click “Save” • Select “Yes” when system prompts you to add another insurance policy under the same unit • Select “No” to exit and return to resident file © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 25 • As part of the renewal process, renter’s insurance will need to be verified • The “Confirm Valid Renter’s Insurance link” will appear on the “Choose offer” page of the “Renew Now” wizard 05/01/2013 10/31/2013 05/012013 04/30/2015 05/01/2013 04/30/2014 05/01/2013 • At the “Proof of service” window, verify/edit policy information • For 3rd party policies, upload policy renewal document and click “Save” © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 26 “Rights & Roles” • Regional Mgrs can “Override” Renter’s Insurance requirement for affordable units (if applicable and if they are an exception to this program) • Any other reason for an override requires Regional Manager approval To Override Insurance* • From the “Proof of Service” window, click “Override” button, enter reason, then click “Save” *The “Override renter's insurance requirement“ button is only viewable from the “Move-In” page and from the "Confirm valid renter's insurance" links in the “Renewal” and “Transfer move-In” page © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 27 • Identify the Override using Renter’s Insurance Status report • Locate the resident lease file • Click on Renter’s Insurance link • Enter insurance details • Create digital copy of Declarations Page; Save • The Override is no longer present on any reports and your insurance compliance percentage increases! © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 28 • Automated Compliance Email Reminders • Renter’s Insurance Alerts on Today Page • Resident Compliance Emails, Letters and Notices • Renter’s Insurance Status Report © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 29 LeasingDesk will activate setting on 11/01/2014 For leases effective 11/1/2014 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential — 30 • Automated emails sent to residents regarding insurance requirements and cancellation notices • Ability to send welcome emails for new residents • Includes notifications for 3rd party policies (Interested Party) • Easy for residents to update their payment information or reinstate a cancelled policy © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Confidential.Copyright Copyright2013 2013LeasingDesk, LeasingDesk,aadivision divisionofofRealPage, RealPage,Inc. Inc.All AllRights RightsReserved Reserved. . Confidential — 31 Steps* • Specify role under “Save to role” then click on “Customize” • Under Alerts, select “Insurance Services” • Click on “New eRenterPlan Enrollments” • Drag snapshot to the custom view page • Repeat the same steps to add “Renter’s Insurance” snapshot • Click Save *Settings might be done by users and/or by Super User, depending on your management company preference. © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 32 “New eRenterPlan Enrollments” snapshot • Displays new residents’ policies acquired on eRenterPlan.com within the last 30 days • Allows OneSite users to easily add those policies to residents/units • Under “Actions,” click “More” then “Add to unit.” Search for resident/unit and click “Find” • Enter the resident’s policy information in the “proof of service” page © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 33 7/26/20 “Renter’s Insurance” snapshot to view residents’ policy status • Pending Cancellation: eRenterPlan policies pending cancellation • Cancelled: eRenterPlan policies cancelled or 3rd party policies which have expired • Override: list of units that have an override for insurance requirement • Renewals: 3rd party insurance policies about to expire /coming up for renewal © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 34 4/01/2013 3/31/2014 8/10/2012 8/09/2013 5/01/2013 4/30/2014 • “Email Date” column will • If insurance is setup as “Required,” a “Send email” link will be displayed on the Actions > More dropdown list for residents on the Cancelled or Pending Cancellation filter • Click “Send email” to view and send list the date in which resident received a notice of noncompliance • If resident does not have an email address in OneSite, it will show as “No email” the notice of noncompliance © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 35 • The “From” field will have the dropdown list with property name and the names of leasing office users mapped to roles with an email addresses setup in OneSite • Select email address for lease holder. If multiple lease holders, select all • If no email address for a lease signer, the email entry field will be blank/required. The new email address entered will be stored for the resident marked as the head of household © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 36 • Insurance services emails will be logged under resident “Activity” tab • The “Leasing consultant” column will display name of person who sent email on demand • If the email was sent from the “Renter’s Insurance” Today page snapshot, the column will default the user name of the user who sent the email © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 37 Renter’s Insurance in the “Letters & Notices” Tab • From the resident file, go to “Letters & notices” tab • Here is where you will find letters to send to active residents that have a cancelled policy • Residents will need to reinstate cancelled policy and provide new proof of insurance to leasing office • 7/1/2013 7/1/2013 6/30/2013 7/1/2011 Be sure to update new policy in OneSite © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 38 Renter’s Insurance Status Report © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 39 Renter’s Insurance Status Report - Detail Audit Insurance Compliance! • Report provides status of insurance policies logged in OneSite (Active or Cancelled) • Because information is pulled from Leasing & Rents, all resident names and vacant units are automatically populated • Summary at the end of the report will give active percentage based on occupancy © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 40 • • • • • © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Resident Support Support for Leasing Staff Filing a Claim Training for Leasing Staff Ordering eRenterPlan Brochures Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 41 Renter’s Insurance Support • Support for Residents o o o eRenterPlan brochure Website www.eRenterPlan.com Customer Care (888) 205-8118 M-F, 7am-9pm; Sat & Sun, 9am-7pm Eastern • Support for Leasing Staff o (888) 205-8118, press Option 5 • Order Brochures https://www.leasingdesk.com/supplies/default.aspx • File a Claim – American Modern Insurance Group o (800) 375-2075 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 42 Weekly Webinar Trainings Available Go to: https://www.leasingdesk.com/trainingregistration.aspx • Register new employees to attend renter’s insurance training • No login or password required • Be sure to select the training offered to OneSite Clients Wednesdays 1pm CST • No cost for training © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 43 Important to Remember! • Share Benefits of eRenterPlan with your residents • • • • • Handout eRenterPlan brochures to new residents and renewals Do not display or refer brochures from other insurance agents Update eRenterPlan & 3rd Party Policies in OneSite for accurate participation % Add resident email addresses to benefit from automated email processes Verify 3rd party insurance certificates include the “Interested Party” info Resident’s insurance certificate should list this information under “Interested Party” section Name of Property - Management Co. P.O. Box 115009 Carrollton, TX 75011-5009 • Audit your Renter’s Insurance Report to track compliance • Setup your “Today Page” to receive policy cancellation alerts! • Client Support for Leasing Professionals (888) 205-8118, Option 5 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 44 We believe in doing what’s right. Always. We believe in complete transparency. We believe we should know the multifamily business. We believe every client deserves exceptional service. We believe we should measure ourselves by your satisfaction. We believe in collaboration: technology is not a substitute for operational expertise. We believe the information in our system should always make sense to you. We believe you get what you pay for. We believe we can deliver better results for you than you would otherwise be able to achieve. We are grateful for every client we have the fortune to partner with. 45 © 2010 RealPage, Inc. Confidential. Copyright 2013 LeasingDesk, a division of RealPage, Inc. All Rights Reserved . Confidential — 45