Insurance for Property Managers

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Property managers oversee the operation of residential and commercial buildings, including homes, condominiums, apartments and office spaces. Responsibilities range from screening tenant applications and implementing leases to collecting rent, paying bills and maintaining the grounds. Insurance coverage is also important to consider. Policies should be regularly reviewed and updated as needed.

Property managers face many of the same risks as other business owners. Tenant or visitor injuries can occur on your grounds or someone interested in renting space could allege discriminatory practices. In these instances and a range of others, you may be facing a claim that results in legal action. Without insurance coverage, you could be on the hook for any medical and legal expenses.

Why Property Managers Need Insurance

Property management comes with specific risks that could result in claims related to:

• Starting and enforcing leases
• Collecting rent or maintenance fees
• Maintaining a community’s grounds
• Providing safe properties and common areas
• Scheduling repairs
• Carrying out evictions

To anticipate potential lawsuits, property managers should carry general and professional liability insurance. These coverages can help you with repairs, injuries and allegations.

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Types of Property Management Insurance

Are you a property manager in Connecticut? As a business entity, you should prepare for all risks with the following types of insurance coverage.

Professional Liability Insurance

Also known as errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, this type of coverage offers a safety net any time an existing, former or perspective tenant makes a claim about your services.

Coverage assists with legal fees and other related expenses that put a strain on your financial resources, should you be served with a claim concerning:

• Tenant discrimination
• Negligent maintenance and property safety
• Wrongful eviction
• Failure to fulfill contractual obligations

General Liability Insurance

What happens if a visitor or customer gets injured on your grounds? General liability helps to reimburse costs related to:

• Medical bills
• Property damage
• Legal fees
• Missed wages

Beyond third-party individuals, general liability for property managers can help with claims concerning:

• An injured resident or business owner from your portfolio
• Property damage by guests, customers and interested tenants
• Property you accidentally damage
• Injuries that occur in common areas, such as a walkway between buildings

Workers’ Compensation

Not all property managers work alone. You might have a team that routinely surveys the grounds, makes repairs and deals directly with tenants, business owners and residents. As such, it’s recommended you take out workers’ compensation coverage, should a member of your staff experience an injury on the job.

Third-Party Employment Practices Liability Coverage

Harassment and discrimination claims made by nonemployees, including customers and vendors, are not covered by general liability policies. Third-party employment practices liability offers coverage for such claims made against your company or employees.

Minimum Recommended Coverage

The following coverages are encouraged for all property managers at a minimum:

• Business Personal Property
• Employee Dishonesty
• Money and Securities
• Accounts Receivable
• Computers
• Valuable Papers and Records
• General Liability
• Employee Benefits Liability
• Umbrella Liability
• Hired and Nonownership Auto Liability
• Workers’ Compensation

Additional Coverages Available

Depending on the types of property you manage, consider the following supplements:

Whether you manage commercial or residential properties, work with HUB International to ensure you have the necessary coverage in place.
Contact us to learn more about business insurance for property managers today!