What is Umbrella Insurance?
An umbrella policy is a catch-all form of insurance which provides additional liability coverage for your business. It can be used to cover your liability in events not otherwise covered in any other policy. Very frequently it is used as a more flexible form of excess insurance. If your business incurs a liability greater than what your main policies provide, an umbrella policy could cover the excess owed by your business.
Still a bit hazy on what an umbrella policy covers? Well, let’s dig into the details a bit. Umbrella insurance provides coverage for:
You’re thinking, “I have auto and homeowners insurance that covers some of these situations.” True! But, umbrella insurance insures you above and beyond the limits of those policies and covers some situations that aren’t covered by the other types of policies. And rates are less than you think! Get an Umbrella quote today.
Here are examples of the types of coverages provided by an umbrella policy and how they protect you:
Bodily Injury Liability – covers the cost of damages to another person’s body. Examples include the cost of medical bills and/or liability claims as a result of:
Property Damage Liability – covers the cost of damage or loss to another person’s tangible property. Examples include the cost associated with:
Property Damage Liability – covers the cost of damage or loss to another person’s tangible property. Examples include the cost associated with:
Coverage is also provided should you be sued for:
So, let’s look at an example to help you better understand how an umbrella policy would work to protect you. Let’s say you cause an auto accident and the cost of the injuries you cause to others is $500,000. Let’s further say that the Bodily Injury limit on your auto insurance is $300,000.
Your auto policy will cover $300,000 of the injuries. But who will cover the remaining $200,000? Your umbrella policy will. It will cover the amount above the limit set in your auto policy, up to the limit you choose for your umbrella policy.
An umbrella policy is a catch-all form of insurance which provides additional liability coverage for your business. It can be used to cover your liability in events not otherwise covered in any other policy. Very frequently it is used as a more flexible form of excess insurance. If your business incurs a liability greater than what your main policies provide, an umbrella policy could cover the excess owed by your business.
It’s always important to contact a certified agent to understand what any such policy does and does not cover. At ZIS we are independent agents who work for you, not for the insurance company. We have agents who specialize in complex products such as umbrella policies.Talk to our professional sales and support team to receive quality help. We are independent agents, our fiduciary obligation belongs to you, not the insurance company. Click below or call us (818) 887-8780 to get professional and expert assistance with dedicated support.
It’s always important to contact a certified agent to understand what any such policy does and does not cover. At ZIS we are independent agents who work for you, not for the insurance company. We have agents who specialize in complex products such as umbrella policies.Talk to our professional sales and support team to receive quality help. We are independent agents, our fiduciary obligation belongs to you, not the insurance company. Click below or call us (818) 887-8780 to get professional and expert assistance with dedicated support.
Umbrella insurance is extra liability insurance. This type of insurance policy is designed to help protect you from major claims and lawsuits and as a result it helps protect your assets and your future. It does this in two ways:
Still a bit hazy on what an umbrella policy covers? Well, let’s dig into the details a bit. Umbrella insurance provides coverage for:
You’re thinking, “I have auto and homeowners insurance that covers some of these situations.” True! But, umbrella insurance insures you above and beyond the limits of those policies and covers some situations that aren’t covered by the other types of policies. And rates are less than you think! Get an Umbrella quote today.
Here are examples of the types of coverages provided by an umbrella policy and how they protect you:
Bodily Injury Liability – covers the cost of damages to another person’s body. Examples include the cost of medical bills and/or liability claims as a result of:
Property Damage Liability – covers the cost of damage or loss to another person’s tangible property. Examples include the cost associated with:
Owners of Rental Units – helps protect against liability that you may face as a landlord. Examples include the cost of liability claims as a result of:
Coverage is also provided should you be sued for:
So, let’s look at an example to help you better understand how an umbrella policy would work to protect you. Let’s say you cause an auto accident and the cost of the injuries you cause to others is $500,000. Let’s further say that the Bodily Injury limit on your auto insurance is $300,000. Your auto policy will cover $300,000 of the injuries. But who will cover the remaining $200,000? Your umbrella policy will. It will cover the amount above the limit set in your auto policy, up to the limit you choose for your umbrella policy. Now, isn’t that peace of mind?