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2005
COLORADO REAL ESTATE BROKER & ENTITY |
Williams Underwriting Group (WUG) is pleased to announce that we will continue to provide real estate errors & omissions coverage in 2005 for all Colorado licensees. For the past seven years WUG has understood the importance of providing quality claims-made E&O coverage to Colorado real estate licensees. For this reason, we have teamed up with an A.M. Best rated A++ (Superior) insurance company to provide the same quality coverage you have been accustomed. Our coverage meets the requirements established by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. In addition we include coverages (at no additional charge) that are not contained in the State contracted program.
Unlike the State program, all licensees including Entities will have their choice of three limits as indicated below. Like the State program our coverage is license specific, portable, and covers you individually regardless of whom you work for or represent. You determine what limit of liability is best for you.
Licensees who elect not to maintain continuous coverage (due to retirement, or otherwise putting your license on "ice") may not have coverage for claims reported in the future for past real estate transactions, other than what is provided for in the limited reporting period included in your policy. An extended three-year Reporting Period Endorsement is available from Williams Underwriting Group at a cost of 200% of the expiring annual premium. This endorsement will protect you from covered claims reported in the future for past real estate transactions that occurred after your retroactive date (shown on your Certificate of Insurance) to your policy expiration date of 01-01-05. This endorsement does not extend the policy period. If you would like to purchase this endorsement, please contact Williams Underwriting Group @ 800-222-4035 within 90 days of your policy expiration date of 01-01-05. Payment will need to be received within the same 90-day period. If you are not currently insured with us, you will need to contact your current carrier to discuss with them their terms and conditions for purchasing an extended reporting period endorsement.
EXCESS COVERAGE:
Additional limits of coverage are available to Brokers and/or Entities subject to underwriting considerations. Limits available up to $1,000,000/$3,000,000 with choice of deductible starting at $1,000. Excess coverage is available only to entities whose licensees are covered under the Williams Underwriting Group program.
To obtain additional information and/or application, please contact Williams Underwriting Group at 800-222-4035.
**All coverage descriptions, exclusions, etc are summaries only. It does not include all terms, conditions, and exclusions of the policy described. Please refer to the actual policy for complete details of coverage terms, conditions, and exclusions. Sample policies can be found on our web site, www.wugieo.com.
NOTICE:
Payment needs to be in our office by December 31, 2004 in order to guarantee certification to the Colorado Real Estate Commission. Neither WUG nor the insurance company will be responsible for late certifications of payments received after December 31, 2004. All premiums are fully earned once coverage goes into effect.
Licensees who do not obtain insurance by January 31, 2005, will lose any previously established retroactive date (prior acts coverage). Your new effective and retroactive date will be the 1st of the month in which your payment is received, Further, if you do not renew your insurance on time, the Colorado Real Estate Commission will put your license on an inactive status.
If you have applied for E&O coverage elsewhere and would rather stay with Williams Underwriting Group, simply notify the other carrier in writing that you request a refund of the premium paid. This request for refund must be made no later than December 31, 2004. Request for refund after December 31, 2004 may not be honored.
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Real Estate Licensee Errors and Omissions Coverage Comparison |
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Williams Underwriting Group vs. New State Group policy |
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Williams Underwriting Group |
State Program |
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| Premiums at $100,000/$300,000 Limit | ||
| $220.00 / year see all rates | $215.00 / year | |
| Increased Limits Options | ||
| Individual Licensees and firm licenses may purchase higher limits of liability of: $250,000/$750,000 or $500,000/$1,000,000 Guaranteed issue. No separate application required. | Only individual licensees may purchase higher limits of liability of $250,000/$750,000. Not available for firm licenses. | |
| Lock Box Coverage | ||
| Policy has limits of $100,000/$300,000. Insurance company has a duty to defend a claim or suit. | Lock box limit is $25,000. This is a Supplementary coverage. There is no duty to defend a claim or suit. | |
| Fair Housing Discrimination Coverage | ||
| Policy has a $25,000 sublimit for Fair housing discrimination claims. Limit applies to damages and defense expense. Also applies to firm licenses. | For an additional $15 premium charge provides $2,500 for Fair Housing Discrimination claims expense only. There is no coverage for damages. Not available for firm licenses. | |
| Property Management | ||
| Policy does not contain an exclusion for property management activities. Coverage applies to individual and firm licenses. | Policy contains exclusion for insureds activities as a property manager, which do not require a real estate license. Endorsement to remove the exclusion is available for an additional premium of $100. Not available for firm licenses. | |
| Ownership Exclusion | ||
| Policy has a 25% Ownership interest exclusion for the sale or management of property. | Policy has a 10% Ownership interest exclusion for sale or management of property. | |
| Personal Residence | ||
| Coverage for the sale or listing of your primary residence provided the sale or listing is performed under the real estate license laws of Colorado. Does not include For Sale By Owner sales or listings. | Sale or listing of your primary residence not covered | |
| Conformity to Other Mandated States | ||
| Conformity to other states mandated coverage is automatically included in the policy. We will provide verification to other state commissions at no charge. | You must purchase this endorsement for $15 to conform to other mandated states. You must also provide verification of coverage to other state commissions. | |