Saturday 8 June 2013

Should I Purchase And Umbrella Insurance Policy?

By Leigh Jackson


Umbrella insurance policies exist to give the insured extra coverage when something catastrophic happens; things like a lawsuit brought against you that may exceed the limits on your personal car, homeowners or any other kind of insurance. Getting an umbrella policy will keep you covered from extra injuries, damages or property liabilities in the case of lawsuits and a great deal of other personal liability situations.

Having an umbrella policy has three major advantages. First, an umbrella policy will provide coverage for you up to $1 million dollars over your normal insurance coverage. This money will cover expenses incurred when a lawsuit is brought against you that targets your assets and could wipe out all that you own. Second, umbrella policies provide liability that goes further than your current insurance policies, filling the gap in many ways. Finally, an umbrella policy includes insurance for things that are not covered in normal insurance policies; this includes things like foreign rental cars and work with volunteer organizations.

Everyone concerned about losing income or assets in one large lawsuit needs an umbrella policy. An umbrella insurance policy is the absolute best buy in the insurance business. It costs only about $150 to $200 for the first $1 million of coverage, then about $100 for each additional $1 million.

It is a good idea to carry an umbrella insurance policy to cover you in the event of a major accident that you might not be able to control. Accidents happen and if you are on the end of one where you find yourself at fault and the injured party is someone of esteem or value, you could be responsible for them financially - for their lost wages and medical bills in addition to emotional compensation for suffering - this can cost you literally millions of dollars. If you have assets to protect, an umbrella policy will make it possible to cover these damages without losing it all.

People should buy umbrella insurance policies when they start to amass their own assets; when you first buy a home or when you own other valuable property or other assets outside of your home, or if you own an investment portfolio (including a retirement fund!). These assets are vulnerable in lawsuits and you want to make sure you are protecting the things you have worked hard for.

As soon as you build up personal assets consider an umbrella policy, better to be protected than to find yourself at a loss and facing financial ruin.




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