By Peter Christensen For many appraisers and also some AMCs (appraisal management companies), the only reason they purchase professional liability insurance (E&O) is because a client requires them to show coverage in order to receive work. The fact that some appraisers and AMCs only look at insurance as an “E&O ticket” leads to some unfortunate examples of fraud, which appraisers, firms, AMCs and clients should be
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Written by : Peter Christensen
Peter Christensen is an attorney. He’s a member of the California, Washington, and Montana state bars. His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. He’s the author of Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms, published by the Appraisal Institute. He has taught hundreds of appraiser legal and liability prevention seminars around the country.




