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BuzzHouse: Challenges in affordable housing insurance

Nov. 21, 2023 · Authored by Garrick Gibson, Donald N. Bernards

Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry.

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Ed Malaspina, CEO and president of the HAI Group, an experienced affordable housing insurance group.  The three discuss what’s at the root of recent premium increases in affordable housing and new trends that are coming down the pipeline. Press play and take a listen to this insightful episode!

Special guests

Ed Malaspina | HAI Group

Ed is the president and chief executive officer of HAI Group, where he is responsible for overseeing the organization's strategy. A 30-year affordable housing industry veteran, Ed has worked closely with housing authorities and affordable housing providers on a variety of initiatives that involve insurance, accreditation, and financial products. Ed is a Certified Public Housing Manager (C-PHM), licensed insurance producer, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), excess and surplus lines broker, licensed claims adjuster, real estate broker, and a Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Ed joined HAI Group in 1991.