Risk Management

Umbrella Policy

Personal or commercial liability coverage layered above primary policies.

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Plain-English explanation

Bridges the gap between $1M property liability and a $5M+ judgment.

Examples

$2M umbrella adding $400/yr cost on a 4-property portfolio.

Common mistakes

Buying umbrella without raising underlying policy limits.

Umbrella Policy

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