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Errors and omissions insurance (E&O) is a type of professional liability insurance that protects companies and their workers or individuals against claims made by clients for inadequate work or negligent actions. Errors and omissions insurance often covers both court costs and any settlements up to the amount specified by the insurance contract.
Victor Insurance Managers LLC and the National Association of REALTORS® have partnered under NAR REALTOR Benefits® to provide a first-class E&O insurance program to REALTOR® members. Victor is one of the largest and most experienced underwriting managers of specialty insurance programs in the world, serving more than 46,000 policyholders in various specialty industries through independent insurance agents and brokers.
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Victor Insurance Managers LLC and the National Association of REALTORS® have partnered under NAR REALTOR Benefits® to provide a first-class E&O insurance program to REALTOR® members. Victor is one of the largest and most experienced underwriting managers of specialty insurance programs in the world, serving more than 46,000 policyholders in various specialty industries through independent insurance agents and brokers.
To learn more about Victor’s Real Estate Errors & Omissions Insurance Program, take a look at their program brochure pdf or call 888-429-6638. Be sure to mention that you are a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Some state associations also have carriers they recommend (check with your state association for this information). Please see this list for additional Errors & Omission Insurance Providers.
Depending on the claim, you could face disciplinary hearings from a regulatory or licensing board. As you defend yourself against an errors and omissions lawsuit, you could also incur a loss of earnings for your time spent in court and on depositions. Errors and omissions insurance helps pay for all these costs.
If you live in a state that requires you to have your own E&O insurance (which is covered in the next section), then you must have your own in order to maintain your real estate license.
These policies do not cover criminal prosecution and certain liabilities that may arise in civil court not listed in the policy. This includes illegal acts, intentional deeds of wrongdoing, or criminal activity. E&O insurance often does not cover bodily injury inflicted by your business as that is typically covered by general liability insurance.
It’s crucial that your E&O policy has a limit of liability large enough to cover the total cost of a property that your client has purchased. If you typically sell $500,000 homes and you’re now selling a $1,000,000 home, you’ll be underinsured if your coverage limit isn’t equal or above the value of the property sold.
Look over this part carefully. Exclusions aren’t necessarily bad – it’s part of what keeps insurance affordable, though you may need to line up other insurance coverage to plug any risks that fall under your E&O carrier’s exclusions.
An errors and omissions insurance policy will generally cover the business owner along with all salaried and hourly employees of the company. Most policies also extend to provide coverage for any subcontractors you have working on behalf of your business.
Insurance companies are typically ranked A to E, with A as the top rating. The higher the rating, the more financially stable the carrier. That's why you usually want to buy errors and omissions insurance from a carrier rated A or better.
The specific concerns of midsize companies will vary depending on the industry. But a common, and growing, concern that is threaded throughout nearly all industries is the rise in exceptionally high jury awards.
Avoid using AI to draft contracts, modify standard forms, or provide legal advice to clients. Instead, seek appropriate advice from actual professionals.
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This unique combination of eProduct's was specifically created for you to help manage risk. This combination bundle will help you succeed with social media and will also help you make the right E & O insurance decisions.
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As a member benefit, the following resources and more are available for loan through the NAR Library. Items will be mailed directly to you or made available for pickup at the REALTOR® Building in Chicago.
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