The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast
The Commercial Inspector Podcast is produced by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®)—the leading organization for commercial property inspector training and professional development.
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The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast
Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable #31: OREP + CCPIA® Exclusive Insurance Policy
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In this month's roundtable, we sat down with Isaac Peck, Adam Merrifield, and Gina Hood from OREP Insurance to discuss a brand-new commercial inspection insurance program built exclusively for CCPIA members.
0:00 – Welcome & Introductions
1:17 – About OREP & the New CCPIA Program
3:04 – Why Standard Policies Fall Short for Commercial Inspectors
9:11 – Base Policy vs. Full Commercial Coverage
12:06 – Restaurant Inspections, Kitchen Equipment & Defense-Only Coverage
20:27 – Pre-Claim Services & Attorney Support
24:35 – Program Requirements: Membership, Standards & Contracts
26:27 – Certificates of Insurance & Turnaround Time
28:19 – Light vs. Heavy Industrial: Defining the Line
33:26 – Switching Coverage, Multi-Inspector Firms & Premium Pricing
36:20 – Independent Contractors & Large Building Inspections
43:17 – General Liability vs. E&O Explained
45:05 – Specialty Inspections: Drones, Infrared & Geographic Coverage
48:54 – Cost-to-Remedy Reports & Phase One Environmental Coverage
55:21 – Tail Coverage & Retroactive Coverage
57:06 – Closing Remarks & Upcoming CCPIA Events
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