How Umbrella Insurance Keeps You Safe

Maybe you've never heard of umbrella insurance -- it's not advertised much, and unlike car and homeowners insurance, no one requires you to carry it. But it's something everyone should consider because, for a low premium, it gives you a ton of financial protection against bad luck and unreasonable people.

What is Umbrella Insurance? 

Also called excess liability insurance, this policy works with your auto and homeowners or renters insurance. Essentially, it makes sure you're thoroughly protected financially if you're found responsible for injuring another person and a court decides you should pay the resulting expenses. 

What does "regular" insurance cover, then?

Your primary insurance (that's your auto, homeowners or renters insurance) typically provides some liability coverage and might be enough to pay for all the damages resulting from a minor incident. However, it probably won't be enough to cover the repercussions of a more severe unexpected accident. 

Who should consider umbrella insurance? 

Umbrella policies aren't just for wealthy people with lots of assets. Could you afford to lose all the money you've saved, even if it's only a modest sum? And if you don't have any assets to seize, or if your assets aren't valuable enough, umbrella insurance will protect you from having your wages garnished. 

What does it cover? 

Umbrella insurance typically covers things like third-party claims for medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and attorney's fees. And it doesn't just cover you, the policyholder; it covers everyone in your household. Having a teenage driver is a good reason to have umbrella insurance, for example. 

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