Published by ALKEME Insurance Services · Licensed Insurance BrokerageLast updated April 2026
Security guard insurance coverage

Coverage for gated community patrols, private estate protection, and residential security services.

Estate Security

Insurance for Estate & Residential Security

Licensed Brokerage20+ Years ExperienceUpdated April 2026

Estate and residential security companies protect high-value properties with demanding clients. Whether patrolling gated communities, staffing guard gates, or providing round-the-clock estate protection, these companies face unique exposures including high-value property damage, privacy claims, and heightened client expectations.

Residential Security Risks

Operating in environments with high property values, exacting expectations, and low error tolerance creates unique claims exposure. Guards who damage gates, scratch luxury vehicles, or fail to prevent burglaries face disproportionate claims.

Privacy concerns are elevated in residential settings. Guards access information about schedules, visitors, and daily patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HOAs commonly require $1,000,000/$2,000,000 general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, workers' comp, and additional insured status. Upscale communities may require $5,000,000+ in umbrella coverage.

Yes. General liability covers property damage from guard operations, including vehicle scratches, gate damage, and other incidents.

Personal injury coverage within general liability covers invasion of privacy claims. Professional liability may also respond for service-related breaches.

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