Do you ever think, “wouldn’t it be nice to have a little extra coverage on my home and auto policies?” The fact that your home and auto policies have limitations that may not be enough for certain instances, may be a concern that needs fixing. Personal Umbrella coverage is a really helpful and an in-expensive way to have that little extra coverage for your limited home and auto policies.
Property and Casualty policies have coverage limits, and you end up being responsible for paying any costs beyond your policies standards. That is where the Personal Umbrella coverage would really shine. It is a secondary type of liability insurance that will reinforce, but also extend your original coverage of your home and auto policies. The Personal Umbrella would not take into effect until you have exhausted your liability coverage from your home or auto policies. Another quality the Personal Umbrella coverage has, is that it can protect you from legal costs and litigations arising from property damage or injuries you may have caused. In other words, you are protecting yourself from other people.
Overall, it doesn’t hurt to have that little extra coverage on your home and auto policies for those unforeseen instances you may run into. Consider having this in-expensive, extra coverage to protect your financial future and assets. Remember, the more assets you have, the more coverage you will need. That being said, Personal Umbrella coverage should bring you some peace of mind for the “just-in-case” scenarios that are unforeseen.
By: Valerie Pristupa
