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P&C · December 5, 2023 · 5 min read

Umbrella Insurance: Who Needs It and Why

$1M of extra liability for less than $300/year — and the asset thresholds that make it essential.

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What an umbrella policy actually covers

Umbrella insurance sits on top of your auto and home liability, adding $1M or more of protection for a few hundred dollars a year. If you're sued for an at-fault accident or an injury on your property, it covers the gap above your underlying limits.

It's some of the cheapest coverage per dollar of protection you can buy — because major claims are rare, but ruinous when they happen.

The asset thresholds that make it essential

A good rule of thumb: carry umbrella coverage at least equal to your net worth. Once you own a home, have savings, or earn future income worth protecting, a single large judgment could reach past your standard policy limits.

Teen drivers, a pool, a dog, or rental property all raise your exposure — all good reasons to have this conversation sooner rather than later.

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