WalletHub, Financial Company
@WalletHub
Umbrella insurance covers injuries, property damage, certain lawsuits, and personal liability situations that exceed your home and auto liability coverage. An umbrella policy extends your liability insurance limits and offers protection for situations not covered by a standard liability policy, such as libel or slander.
On the other hand, umbrella insurance does not cover claims that are excluded outright from liability insurance, such as intentional damage or damage to your own property.
What Umbrella Insurance Covers
- Liability in excess of auto/home insurance policy limits
- Libel and slander
- Malicious prosecution
- Psychological harm and mental anguish
- Legal defense costs related to liability claims
- Liabilities when traveling overseas
- False arrest
Umbrella insurance is typically recommended for individuals who have a high net-worth that can’t be covered by a standard liability policy. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to umbrella insurance.
Scott W. Johnson, Manager and Principal Broker Agent
@Marindependent1
A personal Umbrella Insurance policy (as opposed to a business umbrella policy) - covers excess liability beyond the underlying insurance policies - such as home, autos, RVs, boats, ATVs, etc. It typically will increase the coverage to worldwide coverage and may broaden other definitions of coverage depending on the insurance carrier.
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What is not covered by an umbrella policy?
An umbrella insurance policy does not cover your own injuries or damage to your personal property. In addition, personal umbrella insurance will not cover intentional acts, criminal behavior, damage caused while you’re performing business activities, or damage from certain dogs or vehicle types. If you need umbrella insurance for business purposes, you can purchase a commercial umbrella policy.
What Umbrella Insurance Does Not Cover
- Your own injuries or property damage
- Property damage or...
Is umbrella insurance worth it?
Yes, umbrella insurance is worth it if the value of your assets exceeds your liability insurance limits. Umbrella policies are relatively inexpensive so they are worth the investment if you have significant assets you’re looking to protect from costly liability claims.
Umbrella insurance provides additional liability coverage, typically starting at $1 million, and it usually costs at least $150 to $300 per year. Umbrella policies also cover certain situations that don’t typically fall under liability insurance,...
read full answerWho is covered under my umbrella policy?
You and the members of your household are covered under your umbrella policy, if you are found liable for a covered incident. This usually includes your spouse, dependents, and any other relatives living with you, although some exclusions may apply based on your insurance company.
Who Your Umbrella Insurance Covers
- You
- Your spouse
- Children and other dependents
- Parents living with you full-time
- Other relatives living in your home...
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