Agents Errors & Omissions Coverage
Member Services
Broker: CalSurance Associates
Insurance Carrier: Zurich American Insurance Company
2025 Rates:
Voluntary
Exclusive
$2,500,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $378
$5,000,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $558
Non-Exclusive
$2,500,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $467
$5,000,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $626
Mandatory (society mandates that all agents enroll)
Exclusive
$2,500,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $324
$5,000,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $482
Non-Exclusive
$2,500,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $374
$5,000,000 each claim and in the aggregate - $535
*Above rates are not inclusive of $35 administrative fee applicable to societies with direct enrollment.
Deductible:
$0 each claim for claims involving participating society products
$1,000 each claim for claims involving outside products
Program Benefits:
Competitive Rates
Premium Installment Plans Available ($7.50 per installment fee applies if installment plan is elected)
No cost to sponsoring society to make program available to their agents
Sponsoring society can choose mandatory or voluntary participation
Options for both captive and independent agents
What does this policy insure?
Generally, the E&O policy provides protection for defense costs and damages arising from claims made against an Agent for any negligent act, error or omission in the performance of Professional Services.
Who is covered under the policy?
Agents, plus any corporation, partnership or other business entity which engages in Professional Services and is either owned or controlled by the Agent.
Any employee or administrative assistant employed by and acting on behalf of the Agent. The sponsoring society, for vicarious liability, for negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Agent insured under the program.
What professional services are covered?
The sale and/or servicing of:
Life insurance, accident and health, fixed annuities and disability income insurance
Variable insurance and annuities
Employee Benefit Plans
Mutual funds and securities (available for additional premium charge).
For more information, please contact:
Matt Johnson
Account Manager
CalSurance Associates
A Division of Brown & Brown
Program Insurance Services, Inc.
Tel: (714) 939-7449
Email: mjohnson@calsurance.com
Management Liability Protection
Common Claim Allegations:
Mismanagement of operations or organization assets
Self-dealing and conflicts of interest
Acts beyond authority granted in by-laws
Violation of state and federal laws
Breach of fiduciary duties
Employment Practices
Management Liability Insurance
Directors, Officers and Organization
Employment Practices Liability
Fiduciary Liability
Outside Directorship Liability
Fidelity & Crime Insurance
Who is Covered?
The insured organization
Subsidiaries of the parent company (more than 50% ownership) Past, present and future executives and employees (does not include independent contractors)
Spousal and domestic partner
Can include in-house counsel and members of advisory committees.
Definition of Claim
Written demand for money or non-monetary relief
Civil and criminal proceedings
Administrative or regulatory proceedings
Written requests to toll or waive statute of limitations
Employment practices (most common claim for non-profit organizations)
Covered Wrongful Acts
Wrongful Act, including 1) error, misstatement, misleading statement, act, omission, neglect, breach of duty, and 2) against an insured person, must be acting in their capacity as such.
What Will the Policy Pay?
Judgments, settlements, and defense costs, including front pay, back pay (EPL) Damages, including punitive, exemplary and multiplied damages Excise Benefit Tax (fiduciary liability coverage)
Outside Directorship Liability
Generally limited to not-for profit boards at request or consent of society Not-for profit usually limited to 501(c)3.
For more information, please contact:
Matt Johnson
Account Manager
CalSurance Associates
A Division of Brown & Brown
Program Insurance Services, Inc.
Tel: (714) 939-7449
Email: mjohnson@calsurance.com