What Is Personal Umbrella Insurance, and Is It Worth It?

A serious accident or lawsuit can exceed the liability limits of your home or auto insurance. Personal umbrella insurance provides an additional layer of liability protection above certain underlying policies.

It may help protect you if:

• You cause a serious auto accident
• Someone is injured on your property
• Your child or pet causes an injury
• You are sued for libel, slander, or another covered personal injury
• A claim exceeds your home or auto liability limit

Umbrella coverage can help pay eligible legal expenses, settlements, and judgments, subject to the policy’s terms and exclusions.

Is it worth it? You should strongly consider an umbrella policy if you own a home, have savings or future income to protect, have young drivers, own rental property, host guests frequently, or participate in activities that increase your liability exposure.

Umbrella insurance is often more affordable than people expect. Contact our agency to determine how much additional liability protection may be appropriate for you.

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