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The pros of umbrella insurance are its low cost and the protection it gives you against expensive home or auto liability claims. The cons of umbrella insurance are that it doesn't cover your own injuries or property damage, and you must have an existing liability insurance policy before you can purchase it.
Pros of Umbrella Insurance
- Relatively inexpensive
- Coverage limits starting at $1 million
- Covers scenarios that don’t fall under normal liability insurance
- Protects policyholders from expensive home or car liability claims
Cons of Umbrella Insurance
- It doesn't cover your own property or injuries
- It's only useful for high-net-worth individuals
- Most insurers only offer coverage to existing customers
- Your home or auto liability limits must meet the insurer's minimum requirements
When to Purchase Umbrella Insurance
It’s generally a good idea to purchase an umbrella insurance policy if you have a high net worth. Otherwise, if you’re faced with a home or auto claim that exceeds your policy limits, your assets could be seized in order to cover the full extent of the damage.
As a result, you should figure out the value of all your assets and compare it to your liability insurance policy. If your assets exceed your liability limits, you should consider purchasing umbrella insurance in order to give yourself enough protection from significant claims.
Umbrella insurance may also be worth getting if you expect to have a substantially higher net worth in the future or you’re at risk for expensive liability claims. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to umbrella insurance.
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What does umbrella insurance cover?
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.
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read full answer by WalletHub, Financial CompanyWhat is not covered by an umbrella policy?
An umbrella insurance policy does not cover your own injuries or damages to your own home, car or property. Personal umbrella insurance also 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
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How much does a $1 million umbrella policy cost?
A $1 million umbrella policy costs around $150 to $300 per year, with the cost increasing by $50 and $75 for every additional million. As with any insurance policy, your exact price will depend on individual risk factors, including the number of people in your household and how many cars and properties you own.
A $2 million umbrella policy will cost about $75 more than a $1 million policy, by the way. Every additional...
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