Umbrella Insurance provides exactly the type of coverage that it sounds like it would; it provides an umbrella for you to stand under. Liability issues are everywhere and you never know what could cause someone to present you with a lawsuit. Basically, Umbrella Insurance policies protect you from liability issues that go beyond the liability limits of standard insurance policies, such as your homeowner's insurance, car insurance, etc. This policy literally puts you under its umbrella so that when you exceed the liability coverage limits on an insurance line, you will still be protected.

What does Umbrella Insurance cover?

Most liability coverage that rests within your current insurance policies only covers bodily injury and property damage to others. Umbrella policies will extend that coverage. Umbrella Insurance kicks in when these situations present themselves and you exceed the amount of liability coverage for the events that are already allowed under your regular insurance policies.

Why should you purchase Umbrella Insurance?

You may not think you need an umbrella insurance policy, but consider this: What happens to you and your family's assets should you be sued for something that occurred at your home and the legal costs of the lawsuit greatly exceed the liability coverage defined by your homeowner's policy? Who will pick up the tab if you are responsible for a multi-car accident and your liability costs exceed the limits on your car insurance by thousands of dollars? Although these kinds of things may be few and far between, you cannot be too careful.

Umbrella Insurance is typically purchased at a low cost to you, but will provide enough coverage to where you shouldn't have to worry about liability costs in the future.

For more information or to get an Umbrella Insurance quote, call 916-739-8989.

Jack Chew & Co. Insurance has over 60 years of experience helping families and businesses in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Natomas, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Vacaville, Stockton and Modesto. As California insurance brokers, we are confident that we can find the best combination of price, coverage and service to meet all your insurance needs.