If you don’t think that your primary insurance policies (auto, home & business) are sufficient to protect the totality of your assets, then an umbrella policy is something to consider. In short, an umbrella policy kicks in once your existing coverage amounts have been exhausted and is designed to protect your assets like home, business, cars, properties, and more from being seized if you are sued. At Kriener Insurance in Woodbury, MN, our team of insurance professionals can work with you to determine the value of your assets and compare it to your current insurance coverages. If your assets exceed your insurance coverages, then we’ll work tirelessly to find you and umbrella insurance that ensures your peace of mind.
1. Teen Drivers
If you already have or will soon have a teen driver in your household, then you’ll want to consider an umbrella insurance policy. With the risk of accidents by new drivers significantly higher than for any other demographic, it is crucial to ensure that the totality of your assets be protected in case you are sued due to an accident. If your teenage driver is found at fault, the additional coverage from your umbrella policy can be applied towards the cost of a lawyer for legal defense.
2. Dog Bites
We all love our furry friends, but the reality is that one biting incident can cause a headache for you and your dog that may result in the pet being seized. If your dog bites another animal or person, you could be on the hook for paying the other person’s medical bills, lost wages from missed work due to the injury, and even pain & suffering damages.
3. Community Volunteering
You might be doing the right thing by helping others in your community. However, even if you volunteer through a charitable organization or church, someone could still sue you for inappropriate behavior or negligence. Some charities may help you pay for any costs associated with the lawsuit, but the individual who made the allegations could still come after you for slander. Having an umbrella insurance policy will help protect your assets in a case like this.
