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What is Excess Liability Insurance?

Excess liability insurance, sometimes known as an umbrella policy, provides additional protection when the liability limits of your existing policies—such as homeowners or auto insurance—have been exhausted.

For example, if you were injured in a car accident and required expensive surgery, the at-fault driver’s liability limits might not cover all your medical costs. Excess liability insurance would step in to help cover the remaining expenses, preventing you from paying out of pocket.

What are the types of Excess Liability Insurance?

There are two primary types of excess liability insurance, and it is important to distinguish between excess liability insurance and umbrella liability insurance.

Excess Liability Insurance – Provides coverage beyond your primary policy limits but only for claims covered by the underlying policy (also known as a follow-form policy).

Umbrella Liability Insurance – Offers broader coverage and serves three key purposes:

* Extends limits when the underlying liability policy limits are exhausted.
* Drops down to cover gaps if the aggregate limit of the underlying policy is used up.
* Provides coverage for certain claims not covered by primary policies, subject to a self-insured retention (SIR) by the insured.

What is Excess Liability Insurance Important

Excess liability insurance is essential for enhancing your financial protection by increasing coverage for:

* Lawsuits and legal expenses related to your business or personal liability.
* Property damage and bodily injury claims, such as slips and falls.
* Additional protection for your commercial auto insurance policy.

Other liabilities exceeding the limits of your primary policies.

Unforeseen accidents and legal claims can lead to significant financial losses. Talk to us today to learn more about excess liability insurance and how it can provide an extra layer of financial security for your assets!

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