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Extra liability protection

When your limits aren't enough.

Umbrella insurance provides extra liability coverage above your auto, home, or business policies.

Affordable protection for life's "what ifs" - because lawsuits can exceed your policy limits.

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$150-$300
Average annual premium
$150-$200/yr
Coverage per million
$1-2 million
Most common limit

Umbrella Insurance 101

What is umbrella insurance?

Umbrella insurance provides additional liability coverage above the limits of your existing policies. If you're sued for more than your auto or home policy covers, umbrella insurance kicks in to cover the rest.

Umbrella policies typically start at $1 million in coverage and are surprisingly affordable - often $150-300/year for the first million. They're recommended for anyone with assets to protect.

How it works

Getting covered is easier than you think

Whether you're buying your first policy or switching providers, we make it simple to find the right coverage at the right price.

Step 1

Review your assets

We help you understand how much umbrella coverage you need.

Quick assessment

Step 2

Check underlying limits

Make sure your auto and home policies meet umbrella requirements.

We help coordinate

Step 3

Add umbrella protection

Get $1 million or more in additional liability coverage.

Coverage starts immediately

Key decisions

Everything you need to make the right choice

Learn how umbrella insurance works, discover ways to save, and get the protection you need—all without the headache.

Protect your assets

Safeguard savings, investments, and future earnings from major lawsuits.

Affordable coverage

$1 million in protection for roughly $150-$300 per year.

Broader protection

Covers claims your auto and home policies might exclude.

Guided help

Real people ready to help when you need it

Our licensed insurance agents work with local agencies across the country. They understand your state's requirements, know how to find discounts, and can turn confusing insurance-speak into plain English.

  • Determining the right amount of umbrella coverage for your situation
  • Understanding how umbrella policies work with auto and home insurance
  • Finding multi-policy discounts by bundling umbrella with existing coverage
  • Explaining what umbrella insurance does and doesn't cover

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Questions?

Common questions about umbrella insurance

What does umbrella insurance cover that my other policies don't?

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Umbrella insurance kicks in when you exhaust the liability limits on your auto or home policy. It can cover some claims that may be excluded by other policies, like libel, slander, and false arrest. It protects your savings, investments, and future earnings from large lawsuits.

How much umbrella coverage do I need?

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A common rule: your umbrella coverage should at least equal your net worth (assets minus debts). If you have a pool, trampoline, teen drivers, or rent out property, consider more. Most people choose $1-2 million, but coverage up to $10 million is available.

Do I need certain liability limits on my other policies first?

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Yes. To get umbrella coverage, insurers require minimum liability limits on your auto and home policies—typically $250,000/$500,000 for auto and $300,000 for home. The umbrella policy begins where these underlying policies end.

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Umbrella Insurance guides and resources

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