Appraisal Firms E&O

Availability: In all 50 states and US territories*

Coverage: Admitted, with an A rated carrier

Target risks: Appraisal firms that provide services for single family residences, multi-family residences, lots and vacant land, commercial and industrial property, farms, ranches, land development and subdivisions

Minimum premium: $500

Deductibles: Starting at $2,500

Limits: Up to $5 million

Policy features:

• Coverage for expert witness or real estate consultant or counselor provided the services are limited to real estate appraisal
• Up to $15,000 per incident for attorney fees and expenses resulting from the investigation or defense of a proceeding before a real estate licensing board
• Up to $15,000 per incident for advisory services provided by a public relations firm as a result of a public relations event
• Up to $20,000 for expenses to hire a forensics firm to investigate a network security breach and provide notification to those whose confidential commercial information or non-public personal information may have been disclosed in an unauthorized manner
• $250,000 discrimination coverage at no additional premium
• Pre-claims assistance up to policy limits to investigate a potential claim
• Deductible reduced by 50 percent up to $25,000 if a claim is resolved through mediation

*policy forms and policy terms may vary by state and territory

Download the Appraisal Firms E&O coverage highlights sheet

• Policy form specimen

Available endorsements (*not applicable in all states)

• Residential ownership endorsement specimen
• Discrimination and EPLI endorsement specimen
• Construction/development endorsement specimen
• Death or disability ERP endorsement specimen
• Non-practicing ERP endorsement specimen
• Regulatory exclusion endorsement specimen
• Mortgage banking exclusion endorsement specimen
• Non-profit D&O endorsement specimen
• Contingent bodily injury property damage liability endorsement specimen
• 100% owned property endorsement specimen

State specific policy forms (*applicable in CA, HI, LA, NY, PR and VI)

California

• CA policy form specimen (admitted)   
• CA environmental hazards endorsement specimen 

• HI policy form speciment (admitted)
  

• LA policy form specimen (admitted) 
• LA environmental hazards endorsement speciment
  

• NY policy form specimen (admitted)
• NY construction/development endorsement specimen 
• NY residential ownership endorsement specimen 
• NY regulatory exclusion endorsement specimen 
• NY mortgage banking exclusion endorsement specimen 
  

• PR and VI policy form specimen (admitted) 
• PR and VI environmental hazards endorsement speicmen
• PR and VI fair housing endorsement specimen
• PR and VI mortgage brokers exclusion endorsement specimen 

Excess & Surplus lines policy form:

• E&S industry services policy form specimen

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To help you and your clients understand and overcome risks, Victor Risk Advisory offers rock-solid industry insights, risk mitigation resources and much more.

Contact the real estate E&O team directly at realestate.us@victorinsurance.com or connect with your business development contact.

You should report not only claims, but incidents as well. An incident is any situation in which you are concerned that a claim may occur. 

For your convenience in submitting a claim, you can use our E&O claim form. Please send claim information to realestateclaims.us@victorinsurance.com.  

Here's how to ensure the fastest possible response to your incident or claim: 

1. Report your incident or claim as soon as possible by writing the CNA Insurance Companies in care of:
   Victor Insurance Managers LLC
   7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 400
   Bethesda, MD 20814
   
   
2. With respect to claims, all principals and staff members involved in the claim should be prepared to document the circumstances surrounding the allegation. Your written report should include the following:
   
   - Your firm's name and address
   - Your policy number
   - Date, time and location of the situation
   - Brief narrative description of the allegation against you
   - Name of person or entity making the claim
   - Amount of demand, if known
   - Any lawsuit papers or legal proceedings
   - Any other pertinent documents or correspondence, including newspaper accounts
   
   
3. If the claim or incident involves a traumatic situation, take photographs of the claim site if possible. Amateur photos taken promptly are more valuable than professional photos taken at a later date.
   
   
4. Consult your local claims specialist before you agree to attend any conferences arranged for the specific purpose of discussing the situation.
   
   
5. Do not sign or accept release from any parties without first obtaining approval from your claims specialist. 
   
   
6. Keep all pertinent letters of agreement for services, correspondence and memorandum.
   
   
7. Accept all letters, memorandum and suit papers without comment or argument. Do not admit liability and do not attempt to place blame.

Questions about a claim or circumstance?
The Victor/CNA claims hotline is a resource for policyholders to speak with a claims professional. To speak with a claims professional, dial (877) 732-5444. Please note if specialists are currently engaged, you may be prompted to leave a voicemail, which will be returned within 24 hours. 

Be advised that claims cannot be reported via the Victor/CNA claims hotline.

Victor and the National Association of REALTORS® have partnered under the NAR REALTOR Benefits® Program to provide a first-class errors and omissions (E&O) insurance program to REALTORS®. For assistance please call (888) 429-6638.

Several premium credits are available, as allowed by state law, including a credit for being an NAR member, holding select NAR designations, continuing education, use of standard contracts, use of home warranties, and implementing risk management programs. Coverage is available in all 50 states, DC and US territories. 

When it comes to the real estate industry, an outsider’s view doesn’t cut it. When our real estate underwriters are evaluating your risks, they see your transactions as clearly as you do. 

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