APPRAISER
E&O INSURANCE
Clients come to you to help them find value in their property. We’re here to protect the value you provide to your clients.
For Individual Appraisers
Appraisal Firm with more than one appraiser?
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COMPETITIVE RATES
$0 deductible, no FDIC exclusion, competitive premiums and much more.
QUALITY COVERAGE
A++ RATED CARRIER
15+ years of insurance experience from our underwriting company.
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WHY CHOOSE THE EASY ROUTE
Easy E&O is a proprietary online application developed by Norman-Spencer, a company experienced in professional liability insurance and protection for real estate professionals, and underwritten by General Star. Norman-Spencer and General Star have had a strong relationship for years based on both companies’ reputation for responsive service and deep industry knowledge.
General Star carries an A++(superior) financial strength rating with A.M. Best, and the company is our exclusive partner for real estate errors and omissions insurance.
Together we provide protection for real estate agents, brokers and appraisers that is both comprehensive for your needs and simple to get.
We’re the real deal for real estate. Easy E&O might be new, but the organizations behind it are longstanding fixtures of the industry with a trusted track record. Our trusted partner General Star is just one reason to choose Easy E&O. The application and claims process is quick and easy, and we are very competitive in terms of price.
ERRORS & OMISSIONS INSURANCE FOR APPRAISERS
No one wants to feel like they overpaid for their home, and when they do, they might want to blame you for negligence in your valuation. Professional liability insurance designed specifically for the real estate profession from Norman-Spencer has your back if you find yourself on the wrong end of one of these claims. Trust us, you don’t want to face these types of accusations, regardless of their merit, without protection from a dedicated team.
PARTNER
General Star carries an A++(superior) financial strength rating with A.M. Best and is our exclusive coverage provider.
PROCESS
We worked to make our application and policy process as simple as it can be without sacrificing coverage quality. Easy is part of our name for a reason.
PRICE
Our comprehensive coverage and easy application also come with a competitive price tag. Our services are an amazing value for the quality of protection we provide.
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RESOURCES
How Natural Disasters Affect the Appraisal Industry
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Should I Work with AMCs or Ride Solo?
On your journey to becoming the most successful appraiser you can be, you’ve probably asked yourself at least once, “should I work with an AMC?” AMCs (Appraisal Management Companies) aren’t everyone’s favorite, but they can be helpful to your success. It’s...
Common Appraisal Violations & How to Avoid Them
Everybody makes mistakes. Sometimes it’s hard to catch yourself in the act, so we’re here to remind you of common violations that occur in the appraisal world, and tips on how to avoid them. A mistake here and there is understandable, but continuing to...
Tips for Protecting Your Appraisal Business
There are many risks in running a business, so it’s better to be safe than sorry. Anything could happen. Take for example, what happened at CoesterVMS. An appraiser at the company had his private email hacked by his own boss, Brian Coester himself. To...
We Watched the Committee Hearing about Appraisals, So You Don’t Have To
On June 20, 2019, Congress held a hearing under the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services called “What’s Your Home Worth? A Review of the Appraisal Industry.” The hearing was supposed to discuss solutions on topics such as: De Minimis Threshold for...
Best and Worst Places to Live: How Location Affects Home Value
We’ve all seen those lists of “Best and Worst Places to Live”, and while we may have our own opinions, there are several factors that go into determining these lists. Things like crime, income, education, job market, and more can all play a part in where...
Associations
American Bankers Association
American Society of Appraisers
American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
Appraisal Institute
Appraisers Association of America
Farm Credit Council
International Association of Assessing Officers
International Right of Way Association
Mortgage Bankers Association
National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers
National Association of Realtors
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association
Regulators
Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) Association of Appraisal Regulatory Officials (AARO) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Federal Reserve System (FED) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)