Do I Need Umbrella Insurance?

By Leigh Jackson


Umbrella insurance policies exist to give the insured extra coverage when something catastrophic happens; things like a lawsuit brought against you that may exceed the limits on your personal car, homeowners or any other kind of insurance. Getting an umbrella policy will keep you covered from extra injuries, damages or property liabilities in the case of lawsuits and a great deal of other personal liability situations.

There are three advantages to getting additional umbrella insurance. An umbrella policy provides coverage for lawsuits from $1 million and up that helps provide funds to defend you against lawsuits that could easily amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. This type of insurance policy will also provide liability for lawsuits that are not covered by your regular insurance policies. This includes this like rental vehicles and volunteer work.

An umbrella insurance policy is the best way to protect your assets from a major financial catastrophe. This type of insurance policy will keep you safe from the unexpected and it is a great bargain considering the coverage you can receive. Most umbrella insurance policies cost around $100 or $200 for the first $1 million in coverage. If you want to increase your coverage above this amount it will only cost you another $100 or so.

It is a good idea to carry an umbrella insurance policy to cover you in the event of a major accident that you might not be able to control. Accidents happen and if you are on the end of one where you find yourself at fault and the injured party is someone of esteem or value, you could be responsible for them financially - for their lost wages and medical bills in addition to emotional compensation for suffering - this can cost you literally millions of dollars. If you have assets to protect, an umbrella policy will make it possible to cover these damages without losing it all.

You should get an umbrella insurance policy if you own your own home, if you have significant assets outside of your home and if you have a retirement or any other type of investment portfolio. These assets are vulnerable in the event of a lawsuit and should be protected to the greatest degree possible, a typical homeowners insurance policy will not protect them all the way, an umbrella policy will make sure you're covered from harm in the event of a catastrophe.

When you start building your own personal assets, make sure to contact your insurance company and ask about adding an umbrella policy. This will keep you and your assets safe and protect you from financial ruin.




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