Professional Indemnity
Covers defense costs and damages arising from misrepresentation, valuation errors, property management disputes or failure to disclose.
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Specialist Insurance · Core Category
Property & Real Estate Insurance
Insurance for Real Estate Agents, Property Managers & Strata Firms
Real estate agencies manage property transactions, client information, employees and professional responsibilities. The insurance requirements can vary depending on the services provided. Ideal Insurance Brokers can help review your agency and compare suitable insurance options.
Access across leading Australian insurers and underwriting agencies, including:
Real Estate & Agency Protection
Managing transactions, tenancies & strata schemes with confidence.
Real estate and property businesses handle millions in property values, tenancy bonds, trust account transfers and contractual documentation every day. When property disputes, tenant injuries or cyber diversion fraud occur, having dedicated professional insurance is vital. We structure insurance packages designed for agency operations.
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Common Covers
Common covers for property & real estate firms.
Public Liability
Protects against third-party personal injury or property damage during open homes, routine inspections, auctions or office visits.
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Critical protection against trust account email diversion fraud, wire fraud, ransomware and unauthorized data breaches.
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Protects directors, agency principals and licensees against statutory fines, Fair Trading inquiries and employment disputes.
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Covers agency office premises, display window fit-outs, computers and business interruption expenses.
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Protects your agency office furniture, IT hardware, signage and tenant records against fire, water damage and burglary.
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Specialist Occupations in Property & Real Estate
Property service sectors we insure.
Explore tailored insurance solutions designed for specific real estate, rental and strata operations:
Real Estate Agent Insurance
Cover for residential and commercial sales agencies, independent agents and real estate advisory consultants.
Property Management Insurance
Specialist coverage for rent-roll businesses, property managers, tenant inspections and lease administrators.
Strata Management Insurance
Protection for strata management companies, body corporate managers and owners corporation managers.
Property Services
Insurance for property advisory, facilities management, leasing consultancies and commercial building service providers.
Common Risks
Exposures confronting property & real estate firms.
Professional Advice & Marketing
Allegations of misleading price guides, unapproved boundary claims or failure to verify easements.
Client & Vendor Disputes
Allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, failure to pass on offers or deposit handling issues.
Cyber Incidents & Wire Fraud
Email compromise intercepting vendor settlement funds or buyer deposit payments.
Open Home Property Damage
Accidental damage or theft during public property inspections and buyer walkthroughs.
Employee-Related Claims
Commission disputes, unfair dismissal or harassment claims within the agency team.
Confidential Information Breaches
Leaked vendor financial details, tenant identity documents or database exposures.
Frequently Asked Questions
General advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Read the relevant PDS and our Financial Services Guide before deciding.
Yes. Under state licensing regulations across Australia, holding compliant Professional Indemnity insurance is a mandatory statutory requirement to operate an agency.
Yes. Cyber insurance is essential for real estate agencies due to the severe threat of email compromise and fraudulent trust account fund diversion during property settlements.
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