What is Umbrella Insurance?

You may have heard of umbrella insurance policies, but not really understand how they work. However, not everyone in Boise, ID needs an umbrella insurance policy. To determine if an umbrella policy is right for you, read these insights from Fuhriman Insurance Agency.

Extra Insurance Coverage

An umbrella insurance policy provides additional liability coverage beyond the typical limits of a homeowner’s policy or other type of policy. So, for instance, if you have an insurance policy for your boat or automobile, an umbrella policy will give you extra coverage if you were sued due to an injury involving your watercraft or car. This means that you will have a higher dollar limit to protect you in a lawsuit, beyond that which the original policy covers. For instance, if you have an accident that is your fault and the auto damages are $40,000 and the other driver’s medical expenses total more than $400,000, your typical auto insurance policy may not cover these expenses, and you may have to personally pay for the other driver’s costs. If you have an umbrella policy, your expenses could be covered. In some instances, umbrella policies may cover things like libel, slander, vandalism or invasion of privacy.

Who Needs Umbrella Insurance?

Umbrella policies may be a good idea for everyone, but they make especially more sense for certain people. People who are obviously wealthy or live in the public eye may be particularly at risk for lawsuits. Also, people who coach children’s sports, volunteer, or participate frequently in sports where someone could be hurt may likewise run a higher risk of being sued. Those who own items that have some sort of risk involved in their use (pools, trampolines, watercraft) may want an umbrella policy. Additionally, people who express controversial views online, on the radio, or on television may find an umbrella policy useful to protect themselves against lawsuits. 

If you are considering an umbrella policy in Boise, ID, you can contact Fuhriman Insurance Agency with all of your questions.