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CALIFORNIA · PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Property Management Insurance for California firms.

Most generic real estate E&O leaves California property managers exposed. PBI Group writes a PM-specific endorsement that responds to failure-to-maintain, habitability, rent collection disputes, and mismanaged deposit claims under California Department of Real Estate (CalDRE).

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What our California clients are saying

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Even though I told Paul I was not expecting to switch E&O carriers, he offered to help for free by just explaining more about the policy we were buying through

… somebody else. His information was very helpful and he did not push us to make a change…just provided us with professional information. He offered to see if he could provide a better policy and he was able to come up with a dramatically better one at close to the same cost. I've already learned a lot from him as he is a wealth of information and very helpful. I wasn't looking to be impressed, but I was.
Laurie
Laurie
Healdsburg Sotheby's International Realty · CA

What a great experience working with Paul. Paul was always available to answer any of my real estate E&O questions. I felt like I was part of his family.

… Anyone looking to purchase insurance without hesitation, call Paul Bondy
Steve
Steve
Coldwell Banker Coastal Properties · CA

Paul & Rachael at PBI Group are wonderful to work with! They answered any questions we had about our real estate E&O insurance renewal process, differences in

… coverage, etc. Both were great in communication by phone and email. The guidance throughout this whole process was extremely helpful and very much appreciated. Paul is very knowledgeable about real estate E&O insurance in California.
Tishana
Tishana
Coldwell Banker Preferred, Realtors · CA

It is always an easy process getting real estate E&O insurance quotes with Paul and their rates are the most competitive I've found.

… They always respond to questions quickly and their follow-up is fantastic!
Aprile
Aprile
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Vogler Feigen · CA

Paul, thank you so much for your excellent service. Your E&O insurance premiums were lower than all your competitors, which is of great importance in this

… economy. You were helpful throughout the process and took a great deal of the workload off of my shoulders. Thanks again.
Bob
Bob
CENTURY 21 Doug Anderson & Associates, Inc. · CA

Paul at PBI Group was great to work with and very helpful with our real estate E&O insurance, as we are a relatively newer real estate company.

Cindy
Cindy
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home · CA
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What makes PM E&O different in California

California property managers operate under California Department of Real Estate (CalDRE) rules. Trust account compliance, habitability, and tenant disputes are the most-cited claim categories. Generic agent-side E&O policies aren't built for these — PM-specific endorsements vary widely between carriers.

PBI Group's PM endorsement responds to the five common claim categories California property managers actually face:

  • Failure to maintain — habitability complaints, repair tickets ignored, slip-and-fall on flagged hazards
  • Rent collection / eviction — wrongful eviction counterclaims, harassment allegations, security deposit disputes
  • Mismanaged trust accounts — regulator audit issues, commingling claims
  • Vendor selection — contractor negligence claims pulled into the PM's E&O
  • Owner disputes — disagreements over PM authority, fee structure, or reporting

California regulator and PM-specific rules

Property managers in California operate under California Department of Real Estate (CalDRE). Trust account compliance is typically the most-audited area; our policy form responds to defense costs and regulatory representation in those proceedings, including the deposition phase that pure agent E&O often excludes.

Coverage written for the PM book

Most generic real estate E&O policies are written for the agent-side activity (listings, sales, dual agency). Property management exposures don't fit that mold. PBI Group's PM endorsement extends the policy form to:

  • Habitability / failure-to-maintain claims
  • Rent collection and eviction disputes
  • Trust account audit and regulatory defense
  • Vendor selection liability
  • Owner/PM contract disputes

How PM premium scales by door count

PM premium typically scales with door count, not headcount. We segment by units under management and mix of single-family vs. multi-family. California firms operating between 100–500 doors fit the strongest premium tier under our program.

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.

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