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Commercial Real Estate Investor Insurance

Protect your Texas investment portfolio. From single-family rentals to apartment complexes, office buildings to industrial properties.

Coverage for Real Estate Investors

Comprehensive protection for your investment properties and rental portfolios

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Commercial Property Insurance

Covers your buildings and structures against fire, wind, hail, theft, and other covered perils. Includes building materials, fixtures, and permanently installed equipment.

  • • Building coverage
  • • Business income protection
  • • Ordinance or law coverage
  • • Equipment breakdown
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Landlord Liability Insurance

Protects against claims from tenants and visitors for bodily injury or property damage on your premises. Essential for multi-tenant properties.

  • • Premises liability
  • • Personal injury
  • • Medical payments
  • • Legal defense costs
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Loss of Rents Coverage

Replaces lost rental income when a covered loss makes your property uninhabitable. Keeps cash flow steady during repairs.

  • • Rental income replacement
  • • Business interruption
  • • Extra expense coverage
  • • Tenant relocation costs
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Umbrella/Excess Liability

Additional liability protection above your primary policies. Critical for portfolios with significant asset exposure.

  • • $1M-$100M limits
  • • Covers multiple properties
  • • Defense cost coverage
  • • Worldwide protection
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Flood Insurance

Separate coverage for flood damage—not covered by standard property policies. Required in many Texas flood zones.

  • • NFIP policies
  • • Private flood options
  • • Contents coverage
  • • Building coverage
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Earthquake Coverage

Protection against seismic activity damage. Texas has increasing earthquake activity in certain regions due to oil and gas operations.

  • • Structure coverage
  • • Contents protection
  • • Loss of use
  • • Debris removal

Property Types We Insure

Specialized coverage for every type of investment property

Apartment Buildings

Multi-family properties from duplexes to large apartment complexes

  • Habitational property coverage
  • Tenant discrimination liability
  • Fair housing coverage
  • Pool and amenity liability

Office Buildings

Single-tenant and multi-tenant office properties

  • Commercial property
  • General liability
  • Professional liability
  • Tenant improvement coverage

Retail Centers

Strip malls, shopping centers, and standalone retail

  • Parking lot liability
  • Sign coverage
  • Tenant operations coverage
  • Slip and fall protection

Industrial & Warehouse

Distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, flex space

  • Heavy equipment coverage
  • Pollution liability
  • Machinery breakdown
  • High-value stock

Mixed-Use Properties

Residential over retail, live-work spaces, urban infill

  • Combined habitational/commercial
  • Multi-line policies
  • Code compliance coverage
  • Urban risk coverage

Single-Family Rentals

Investment homes, vacation rentals, short-term rentals

  • Dwelling fire policies
  • Landlord packages
  • Short-term rental endorsements
  • Vacant property coverage

Insurance by Investor Type

Tailored solutions for your investment strategy

Individual Investors

Own 1-10 properties personally or in LLCs

Portfolio policies that bundle multiple properties, umbrella coverage to protect personal assets

Real Estate Syndications

Pool investor capital for larger acquisitions

Entity coverage, investor liability protection, SEC compliance considerations

REITs & Funds

Institutional-scale portfolios

Master policies, D&O coverage, fiduciary liability, sophisticated risk management

Property Management Companies

Manage properties for third-party owners

E&O coverage, hired/non-owned auto, employee practices liability, fidelity bonds

Fix-and-Flip Investors

Acquire, renovate, and resell properties

Builders risk during renovation, vacant property coverage, short-term policies

Developers

Ground-up construction and major repositioning

Course of construction coverage, wrap-ups (OCIP/CCIP), completion bonds

Texas Real Estate Insurance Considerations

Texas Weather Risks

  • Hurricane/Wind: Gulf Coast properties need named storm coverage with separate deductibles
  • Hail: Texas leads the nation in hail claims—roof condition matters
  • Flood: Houston, Austin, and DFW have significant flood exposure outside traditional flood zones
  • Tornado: North Texas Tornado Alley requires adequate wind coverage

Coverage Considerations

  • Replacement Cost: Texas construction costs have increased—ensure adequate limits
  • Coinsurance: Understand your policy's coinsurance clause to avoid penalties
  • Vacant Properties: Standard policies exclude vacant properties over 60 days
  • Short-Term Rentals: Airbnb/VRBO require specific endorsements

Why Real Estate Investors Choose Texian

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Portfolio Expertise

We understand multi-property coverage structures

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Competitive Markets

Access to A-rated carriers competing for your business

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Fast Quotes

Quick turnaround for acquisition deadlines

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Local Service

Texas-based team that knows local markets

Frequently Asked Questions

What insurance do I need as a real estate investor?

At minimum, you need commercial property insurance (for the building) and general liability insurance (for injuries on your property). Most investors also carry loss of rents coverage, umbrella liability, and flood insurance if in a flood zone. The specific coverage depends on property type, financing requirements, and risk tolerance.

Is landlord insurance different from homeowners insurance?

Yes. Homeowners insurance covers owner-occupied properties. Landlord/rental property insurance (also called DP-3 or landlord packages) is specifically designed for investment properties. It excludes tenant belongings (tenants need renters insurance) but includes landlord-specific coverage like loss of rents and landlord liability.

Do I need an umbrella policy for rental properties?

Strongly recommended. Texas juries can award large verdicts in premises liability cases. An umbrella policy provides additional liability protection ($1M-$100M) above your primary policies. For real estate investors with multiple properties or significant assets, umbrella coverage is essential asset protection.

How do I insure a portfolio of rental properties?

Portfolio policies (also called blanket policies) bundle multiple properties under one policy with shared limits or separate limits per location. This is often more cost-effective than individual policies and simplifies administration. We can structure portfolio coverage for any size portfolio.

What is ordinance or law coverage and do I need it?

Ordinance or law coverage pays for the additional cost to rebuild to current building codes after a loss. In Texas, older buildings may need significant upgrades (electrical, plumbing, ADA compliance) when rebuilt. This coverage is especially important for properties built before current codes.

How much does commercial property insurance cost in Texas?

Rates vary widely based on property type, age, construction, location, and claims history. Coastal properties cost more due to hurricane exposure. Generally, expect $0.50-$2.00 per $100 of insured value annually. A $1M building might cost $5,000-$20,000/year depending on these factors.

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