Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #21: Insurance Coverage Live Q&A

JULY 2025 HIGHLIGHTS:

This month’s roundtable was led by Rob Claus and packed with insights about clients, contracts, and insurance coverage. Special guests from the leading provider of Errors & Omissions (E&O) and General Liability insurance for inspection companies joined us for the second half of the meeting.

• What to do When Your Client Hires You Without a Transaction Contract:
  This used to be a unique situation that is now becoming increasingly frequent. What would you do if your client hires you to do a purchase inspection but does not have a contract for the purchase of the building yet? Inspectors discuss their approaches and experiences.
• Professional Liability Insurance:
  Special guests Joe Denneler and Ben Garrison of Elite MGA Insurance joined the meeting for a live Q&A on coverage for commercial property inspections. The two-part discussion covered key points about obtaining or adding commercial coverage to existing policies, along with an open exchange that helped them better understand the commercial sector—ultimately improving the coverage and products they offer.
• Final Word:
  The commercial property inspection industry continues to evolve. Whether you’re refining your reports, expanding your service offerings, or improving visibility, focus on consistency, education, and strong client communication.

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POST-MEETING RESOURCES:

• Commercial Property Insurance Inspections
• Building Your Business with CCPIA: November 2023 (Commercial Insurance with Elite MGA)
• Do I need insurance? If so, what kind?
• What to Do When the Owner of a Commercial Property Asks the Inspector for a Copy of the Inspector’s Certificate of Insurance or Asks to Be Named as an Additional Insured