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What Umbrella Insurance Is

Umbrella insurance is excess liability insurance. It kicks in when a covered claim exceeds the limits on your underlying auto, homeowners, or renters policy. It can cover bodily injury, property damage, and certain personal liability situations that exceed those base limits.

How It Extends Liability Coverage

Your auto and home policies have liability limits (e.g. $250,000/$500,000). An umbrella policy sits on top and provides additional coverage, often $1M, $2M, or $5M, for the same types of claims. Insurers typically require minimum underlying limits before issuing an umbrella.

States

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