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Real Estate Agents & Brokers

The flagship E&O policy for real estate brokerages.

PBI Group has written over 50,000 real estate E&O policies for 3,000+ real estate firms across all 50 states since 2009. The policy form is built around the actual claim categories real estate brokerages face — disclosure failures, dual-agency, fair-housing, wire-fraud — not the generalist E&O most carriers staple together.

Sales-side residential E&O is the flagship of the real estate insurance industry — and it’s where PBI Group built our reputation. Over 50,000 policies placed for ~1,500 brokerages across all 50 states, with one specialty: writing E&O that actually responds to the way real estate agents get sued.

Most carriers underwrite real estate E&O as a generic professional-liability template with a few real estate exclusions stapled on. The claim categories driving severity in this business — failure to disclose, dual agency, fair housing, wire fraud at closing, agent-as-independent-contractor disputes — aren’t edge cases. They’re the every-week reality of running a brokerage. Our policy form is written around them.

That focus shows up in the operational details brokerages actually feel: defense outside the limits, a $0 deductible-waiver option when you prevail at summary judgment, prior-acts continuity that protects your retroactive date when you switch carriers, and BI/PD extension that responds to slip-and-falls during showings. The carrier behind the program — Palomar Specialty, A rated — was built for real estate. That’s the Right Coverage at the Right Price approach in one sentence: build the form around the claim, then keep the premium honest.

Three lines for the real estate book

E&O is the flagship — the other two close the gaps the E&O policy isn't built for.

Three claim scenarios we see most often

Failure to disclose material defect

Buyer sues 18 months post-close, alleging the listing agent knew about a flooding history. The seller didn't put it on the disclosure form, but the agent had taken photos of a prior water event in the basement. E&O defends the disclosure dispute and the negligent-misrepresentation count. The single highest-frequency claim category for residential brokerages.

Dual-agency conflict allegation

A brokerage collected commission from both sides of a transaction. Six months later, the buyer alleges the listing-agent-doubling-as-buyer's-agent steered them toward an over-priced offer. E&O defends; the right policy form has dual-agency coverage written in, not sub-limited.

Wire-fraud / fraudulent transfer instructions

A buyer follows fake wire instructions and loses $375K of closing funds. They sue everyone in the transaction. Cyber funds the forensic investigation and the buyer's loss; E&O defends the negligent-handling allegation. The case routinely settles for six figures.

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What our clients are saying about us

Showing stories from Virginia

It's rare in this day and age to find a company that simply does what they say they're going to do. PBI Group did just that.

I found Paul to be incredibly knowledgeable about E&O insurance for my Virginia real estate company. They go the extra mile answering every question we had. I won't hesitate to refer anyone I know to PBI Group for their real estate E&O insurance needs!
Brian
Brian
RedSail Property Management · VA

PBI Group offers great cyber insurance rates and provides an unmatched customer experience.

Crystal
Crystal
Keller Williams Realty Lynchburg · VA

PBI Group has been a trusted partner and handling our E&O insurance now for many years.

They've always offered competitive rates with the most comprehensive policies. But more importantly, their knowledge of the real estate insurance business is extensive. We can always pick up a phone and talk to someone if issues or questions arise. Their level of service is first-rate.
Derek
Derek
Keller Williams Realty McLean · VA

We appreciate the service received from Paul Bondy and PBI Group for our Virginia real estate E&O insurance.

The level of knowledge and customer support has been great and they have proven to be a true advisor. I highly recommend PBI Group. Thanks Paul!
Donald
Donald
Keller Williams Town Center · VA

We were pleased with PBI Group's service, their responsiveness, and product. I am happy to recommend them to others who are looking for real estate E&O

insurance.
Edward
Edward
Ironwood Real Estate · VA

After receiving an email from Evan Bruce from PBI Group, his follow up and knowledge of the E&O insurance business for property management was exceptional.

He emailed or called timely all through the process as we were making a determination to leave our previous E&O insurance company. Highly recommend Evan Bruce from PBI Group for your E&O insurance needs for property management.
Gary
Proactive Real Estate Services · VA

You'll be surprised how affordable the best can be.

Let PBI Group get you a quote — no fluff, no pressure, just a fair price for strong coverage.