Katie Santarelli Shares Commercial Insurance Strategies to Reduce Operations Costs in 2026

Katie Santarelli contributed her expertise to a recent Multi-Housing News article on ways multifamily owners and operators can save on costs in 2026. As a Bozzuto company, Wye River has deep experience in real estate and construction insurance, and Katie explains how to leverage insurance strategies to reduce expenses.

Katie advises that savings can be achieved by “bundling” multiple policies with the same provider. Companies that place insurance for multiple communities with the same insurer can lower their premiums. A master insurance program that pools risks across properties can help companies save money while maintaining strong coverage. She states, “The name of the game in insurance is the bigger the better—the more units you insure, the more stable a program you can create.”

In addition, Jeff Kayce, managing director of Bozzuto Development Company, highlighted the value of Bozzuto’s “One Bozzuto” unified approach in controlling costs. “Before we break ground, we make decisions in concert with the operator and the builder,” he said. “It leads to higher programmatic efficiencies and construction details that are most opportune for efficient operation.” 

Together, Bozzuto and Wye River Insurance provide a comprehensive approach to managing development, operations and risk, in turn helping owners and operators achieve efficiencies and cost savings across their communities.

Read the full article here.