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M. BURR KEIM AGENCY · Related Coverage · Reviewed November 2026

Signing Agent Insurance

Signing agent insurance is professional liability coverage for loan signing agents and notary signing agents who conduct real estate closings and loan document signings. It is insurance, not a surety bond, and it is placed through CNA Surety’s signing agent program.

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At a glance

Product
Signing Agent Insurance
Category
Related Coverage
Required amount
Coverage limits and eligibility are set by the carrier. The right limit depends on the signing volume, the types of assignments accepted, and the requirements of the companies that engage the signing agent. Apply online to review the available limits and premiums.
Online issue
The signing agent application is handled through CNA Surety’s dedicated signing agent program. Apply online to review eligibility, coverage limits, and the current premium.
Term
Coverage is usually written for a one-year term and renewed annually. Keep the policy in force for as long as you accept signing assignments that require proof of coverage.

Who needs signing Agent Insurance?

  • Loan signing agents and notary signing agents who conduct real estate closings and loan document signings.
  • Signing services and mobile notaries whose clients require proof of professional liability coverage.
  • Notaries expanding into signing agent work who need errors and omissions coverage for signing assignments.

Why is signing Agent Insurance required?

Title companies, lenders, and signing services often require signing agents to carry professional liability coverage. The coverage can respond to claims arising from mistakes in a signing, such as missed signatures, incorrect notarizations, or incomplete document handling.

Signing agent insurance is not a surety bond and is not required by a licensing agency. It is a professional liability product that protects the signing agent against certain claims arising from the services provided.

How much coverage do I need?

Coverage limits and eligibility are set by the carrier. The right limit depends on the signing volume, the types of assignments accepted, and the requirements of the companies that engage the signing agent. Apply online to review the available limits and premiums.

The signing agent application is handled through CNA Surety’s dedicated signing agent program. Apply online to review eligibility, coverage limits, and the current premium.

Bond amount is not the premium. The required amount is the maximum the surety could pay under the bond. The premium you pay is a separate charge based on the bond amount, the risk, the term, and your credit. The online application shows the premium before you bind coverage.

How much does signing Agent Insurance cost?

Premium depends on the selected coverage limit, the applicant’s experience, the types of signing work performed, and the carrier’s underwriting guidelines. Apply online for the current premium and available coverage options.

How to apply online

  1. Confirm the bond amount and obligee. Use the amount and legal name of the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires the bond. The obligee name must match the requiring party’s records.
  2. Gather the application information. Have the legal business or entity name, address, license or case number, ownership information, and the required bond amount ready.
  3. Start the CNA Surety application. Use the online application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency.
  4. Pay the premium and bind coverage. If the bond is eligible for instant issue, the application will show the premium and let you complete the purchase online. Otherwise, the surety will review the application and contact you if additional information is needed.
  5. File the bond. Provide the issued bond to the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires it, and keep a copy for your records.
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Signing Agent Insurance term and renewal

Coverage is usually written for a one-year term and renewed annually. Keep the policy in force for as long as you accept signing assignments that require proof of coverage.

Good to know

  • This is professional liability insurance, not a surety bond. Do not use it to satisfy a license bond requirement unless the requiring party specifically accepts it.
  • Review the policy exclusions and the signing company’s insurance requirements before binding coverage.

Signing Agent Insurance questions

Signing agent insurance is professional liability coverage for loan signing agents and notary signing agents who conduct real estate closings and loan document signings. It is insurance, not a surety bond, and it is placed through CNA Surety’s signing agent program.

Loan signing agents and notary signing agents who conduct real estate closings and loan document signings. Signing services and mobile notaries whose clients require proof of professional liability coverage. Notaries expanding into signing agent work who need errors and omissions coverage for signing assignments.

Premium depends on the selected coverage limit, the applicant’s experience, the types of signing work performed, and the carrier’s underwriting guidelines. Apply online for the current premium and available coverage options.

Coverage limits and eligibility are set by the carrier. The right limit depends on the signing volume, the types of assignments accepted, and the requirements of the companies that engage the signing agent. Apply online to review the available limits and premiums. The signing agent application is handled through CNA Surety’s dedicated signing agent program. Apply online to review eligibility, coverage limits, and the current premium.

Apply online through CNA Surety using the application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency. Complete the application, pay the premium online if the bond is eligible for instant issue, and then file the bond with the agency, court, or client that requires it.

No. A surety bond guarantees performance of a specific obligation, while signing agent insurance is professional liability coverage for signing work. This page offers signing agent coverage through CNA Surety; it does not offer a surety bond or satisfy a state bond requirement.

Many title companies, lenders, and signing services require signing agents to carry professional liability coverage before assigning work. The specific limit and coverage requirements are set by the company engaging the signing agent. Review those requirements before applying.

Online application and important note

Bond requirements, forms, amounts, and fees are set by the requiring agency, court, or carrier and can change. This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirement with the agency, court, client, or your attorney before applying. M. BURR KEIM AGENCY is an insurance and surety bond agency; the bond or policy is issued by the carrier named on the document.