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What is real estate agent insurance?

Real estate agent insurance (the insurance cover options available to real estate and property businesses) helps you manage the cost of everyday risks, like lawsuits, accidental property damage and cyberattacks.

Almost anything can happen when it comes to the sale and management of client properties. Risks like property damage, cyberattack, or a broken laptop could affect your ability to run your business.

Paying these and other unplanned bills out of pocket could strain your finances. That’s why many real estate agents and brokers consider business insurance.

Property business owner discussing with clients

Why do real estate agents need insurance?

Real estate agents and property businesses may need insurance to meet industry requirements and pay unexpected bills that could drain their bank accounts.

Receive and maintain a real estate license

Replace damaged equipment, such as a laptop

Manage a cyberattack

Pay legal costs if you face a liability claim

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What types of insurance do real estate agents need?

We offer a range of cover options designed to protect your business, professional reputation

Public Liability

Covers costs and legal fees if you negligently cause injury to a member of the public or damage to property.

Public Liability insurance

Professional Indemnity

Covers losses and legal fees as a result of alleged or actual negligence in your professional services or advice.

Theft insurance

Covers the loss and damage of contents and stock to your business premises caused by a theft or attempted theft

Theft insurance

Management Liability

Covers the risks that arise from running your business, including unfair dismissal, harassment claims, and tax audit.

Management Liability

Cyber Liability

Protection against claims and supports your profitability following a broad range of cyber events.

Cyber Insurance

How much does insurance for real estate agents cost?

The average monthly cost of a business insurance for real estate agents is $115* with BizCover. However, the premiums you pay will depend on many factors, such as your revenue and cover amount.

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Factors influencing cost

Risks of the industry 

Cover level amount

Annual turnover

Number of employees

Claims history

*Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual criteria will apply.

Get cover that works with the risks of your business

Select different cover amounts for each policy listed below.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim.

Cover levels to choose from

  • $5M
  • $20M

Cover levels to choose from

  • $250K
  • $10M

Underinsurance

We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.

Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:

Inflation

With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to cover you, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.

Not covering the full cost of your risks

If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.

Factors influencing cost

Risk of the industry

Cover level amount

Annual turnover

Number of employees

Claims history

*Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual criteria will apply.

Get cover that works with the risks of your business

Select different cover amounts for each policy listed below. This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim.

Cover levels to choose from

  • $250K
  • $10M

Cover levels to choose from

  • $5M
  • $20M

Unsure how much to choose? Think about:

Statutory professional requirements

Cover required by contracts

Number of employees being covered

Your contract value

Worst case scenario claim size

Underinsurance

We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.

Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:

Inflation

With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to cover you, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.

Not covering the full cost of your risks

If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.

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Frequently asked questions

Depending on where you work, Professional Indemnity insurance may be required to obtain a real estate license or necessary to join professional real estate associations. For example, all real estate agents in NSW must have Professional Indemnity insurance.

Even if it’s not a legal requirement in your state or territory, it may still be worthwhile considering, as professional indemnity claims and lawsuits can be expensive.

Public Liability insurance is designed to provide protection for your real estate business in the event someone is injured or sustains property damage due to your negligent business activities. A Public Liability policy can cover you whether you’re showing a home or meeting with clients in your office.

Professional Indemnity and Public Liability policies help real estate agents manage common, yet different, industry risks.

Professional Indemnity insurance can help you manage compensation claims and legal fees that arise due to errors or omissions in your professional advice or services.

Every real estate agent is unique, and so are their business insurance needs. Beyond the most popular types of insurance that real estate agents consider (Professional Indemnity and Public Liability), you might also consider: 

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