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Who doesn’t need an umbrella in the rainy PNW? Just like a physical umbrella protects you from unexpected downpours, umbrella insurance offers a financial safety net. So, what is umbrella insurance? It\u2019s broad coverage that fills in the gaps left by your existing policies. For example, with your auto insurance<\/a>, if you’re in an accident and face a lawsuit exceeding your liability limits, an umbrella policy can help protect your assets. With home insurance<\/a>, if someone gets injured on your property and the\u202fdamage exceeds your coverage, an umbrella can cover the difference. Even for renters insurance<\/a>, an umbrella policy can provide additional liability protection, ensuring you\u2019re covered in unexpected situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will give you a clear picture of just how rainy life can get\u2014and why a good umbrella (policy) is worth its weight in gold! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Exactly Is Umbrella Insurance and Why Should You Care?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with the basics: What is an umbrella policy? It’s a form of personal liability insurance that kicks in when your existing auto, home, business<\/a> or renters coverage doesn’t cover the full cost of damages or legal fees for which you are liable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, you may be asking, why should you care? Well, imagine this: You’re hosting a barbecue, and a guest trips and takes a nosedive down the stairs. They sue you for medical expenses, pain, and suffering, amounting to $1.5 million. Your homeowners insurance covers $500,000 in liability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s a million-dollar gap you’re now expected to fill. Enter umbrella protection. It swoops in to cover the remaining liability, protecting your savings. And your sanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nuts and Bolts of Umbrella Insurance: What Does It Cover?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, what does umbrella insurance cover? It’s not just about saving your wallet from major lawsuits or freak accidents. This type of protection can also protect you from things like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n