Personal Umbrella Insurance
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Personal Umbrella Insurance, explained. 

Extra liability above your home and auto — for surprisingly little money.

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What it is

Personal Umbrella Insurance

A Personal Umbrella adds $1M–$5M+ of liability above your home and auto policies. It responds when a single claim or judgment runs past the underlying limits and protects everything you’ve built.

A serious at-fault accident or major injury at your home can blow past primary limits. A judgment in excess of your coverage can come for your savings, your home, even future wages. Umbrella is the cheapest "what if it’s a really bad day" insurance you can buy.

Who needs it

Is this for you?

Anyone with assets to protect
Households with teen drivers
Homeowners with a pool, trampoline, or dogs
Frequent hosts and entertainers
Anyone with rental property or board service
What's typically covered

Inside a Personal Umbrella policy.

Excess liability above home and auto
Excess liability above watercraft and RV policies (where scheduled)
Libel, slander, and personal injury coverage
Defense costs in excess of underlying limits
Worldwide coverage (subject to policy)
Real-world claims

When this coverage pays off.

Serious auto accident

You cause a multi-car accident with significant injuries. Auto pays its limit; the umbrella covers the rest.

Pool incident at home

A guest is severely injured at your pool. Home liability hits its cap; umbrella absorbs the additional judgment.

Teen driver event

Your teen causes a serious accident. Umbrella protects family assets from a large excess judgment.

Common questions

Plain-language answers.

How much umbrella do I need?

Roughly the value of your net worth, plus a buffer for future earnings. $1M–$2M is a common starting point.

How much does it cost?

Often $200–$500 per year for $1M — one of the best dollar-for-dollar protections in insurance.

Do I need to keep underlying limits?

Yes — umbrella carriers require minimum auto and home liability limits underneath.

Ready for a Personal Umbrella quote?

Fill the short intake form and we’ll shop across multiple carriers, or call us and we’ll get you a quote on the phone.

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