When to Consider Umbrella Insurance 

Liability insurance policies help protect you and your assets, but sometimes, the cost of claims exceeds the limit of a specific policy, such as homeowners and auto. That’s where personal umbrella insurance can help. With it, you can better mitigate the risks associated with unexpected liability claims, ensuring you are financially prepared for any unforeseen incidents.

What Is Umbrella Insurance and Why Is It Important?

Umbrella insurance may help provide extra protection beyond the limits and coverage of other policies. It kicks in when another policy reaches its limit. Umbrella insurance may also offer coverage not included in other policies.

Umbrella insurance, categorized as personal and commercial umbrella policies, can benefit individuals and businesses. Specific coverage offerings will depend on what type of policy you seek, whether for personal or business purposes.

What Does it Cover?

It primarily exists to protect you from financially devastating liability claims. It kicks in when your standard liability limits have been reached. It also helps cover bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability; however, it does not usually cover damage to personal belongings, business losses, criminal acts or assumed contractual liability.

Who Needs it?

High-cost accidents can happen to anyone at any time. As such, most people can benefit from having a personal insurance policy. It may help prevent you from paying out of pocket for another person’s medical bills if you are found responsible for an incident and may also cover legal costs. For example, umbrella insurance can help cover expenses up to your policy’s limit if someone is injured on your property.

Another significant aspect of this type of insurance is that it typically extends its coverage to other household members, such as your spouse, children or additional relatives who reside with you. If these individuals do not have their own personal auto or property insurance, your insurance policy may be able to help protect them. It may also cover liabilities not covered by a typical homeowners insurance policy (e.g., personal injuries such as libel, slander and emotional distress damages).

Umbrella Insurance in Sausalito , CA

If you want to learn more about the benefits of umbrella insurance, contact Muzio & Rovero Insurance Services. We can help you determine what is right for your situation.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.