Obie provides a simple, affordable, and transparent insurance experience for landlords and real estate investors.
Bindable quote within 2 minutes and will write LLCs and trusts.
Easy to write
Write policies in 47 states (excluding Florida, Texas, and New York) with no post bind underwriting
Easy to place
Competitive rates
No credit check, backed by Lloyds of London.
Key value propositions
Product offered: Landlord Insurance
Underwriting
What is Eligible?
1-4 unit rentals
Condos
Vacants
Prior Losses
Minor/Major renovations
No dog breed restrictions
What is not Eligible?
Short Term Rentals
- The definition of a Short-Term Rental is having a tenant(s) living in your property for less than 30 days
Mobile/Manufactured homes
Owner Occupied Homes
Prior Damage/Condemned Property
Great policy for the investor with a harder to place property who wants a quick policy insured for a specific dollar amount.
Limited post-bind functionality (See additional servicing details below)
Overview
Harder to place rentals
Older homes
Prior losses
Sweet spot
Coverages
Dwelling limits
- Minimum: $30K
- Maximum: $1M
Replacement Cost on structure (ACV if under 80% RC)
- ACV on Roofs at 16+ years
- No replacement cost estimate is run. Agent/client chooses the RC (we recommend using an external RC)
No Contents Coverage
Includes vandalism, riot, or malicious mischief.
Other Structures: 10%
- This number is included in the total dwelling value.
- Ex Dwelling is insured for 200K. Up to $20K of the $200K would be allocated for other structures in a total loss claim.
Loss of rents- Optional
- $75K max limit: $10 annually per $100 of annual rental income valuation
Water Backup: Optional
- $10K in coverage, $75 annually
Deductibles
Deductibles may vary by location.
Review Servicing and Refunds Document for additional information around billing and refunds.
Billing
State availability
Appointment process
~3 days
Appointment request through form
Files review and submission
ADM to set up a call
~1 day
~1 day
Appointment email
~1 day
Underwriting
Master Policy is underwritten by Lloyds of London, Obie is the program administrator.
Always refer to the master policy for any policy questions.
For questions, contact Andrew@obierisk.com
Must complete Property Loss form
Claims can also be filed in the portal this will fill out the property loss form (Recommended Method)
Claims Handling
More info
Servicing details
Limited post-bind servicing
- Actions available without canceling the policy. Any other changes will require the policy to be canceled and rewritten.
- Update Mortgagee
- Update Additional Insured
- Mailing Address update
- Email agencysupport@obieinsurance.com
- Review Servicing and Refunds Document for additional service scenarios.
Please refer any servicing questions to your ADM or Andrew@obierisk.com