Why You Might Need Umbrella Insurance

Umbrella Insurance 

Q: What is a personal umbrella liability policy? 

A: The personal umbrella liability policy is designed to increase your liability protection. This single policy acts as an "umbrella" over all of your other personal liability policies — home, car, boat, RV, etc., so you have a higher personal liability limit than what would otherwise be available. In certain circumstances, an umbrella insurance policy may provide personal liability coverage that is otherwise excluded from your other policies. For example, an umbrella insurance policy provides coverage anywhere in the world, whereas your car insurance policy usually provides coverage in only the US and Canada.

Q: How do I know if I need a personal umbrella liability policy?

A: It used to be that the only people who needed personal umbrella liability policies were wealthy individuals, who had sizable amounts of personal assets that would be at risk in a lawsuit. However, in our very litigious society, even individuals with modest incomes and assets are often subjects of large lawsuits. Since those with modest incomes are even less able to pay damages than a wealthy individual, R Hobbs Insurance Agency recognizes the need to provide coverage limits greater than what can be obtained from their homeowner insurance, condo insurance or car insurance policies.