Using umbrella insurance as an estate planning tool can save you money while protecting your assets from lawsuits and loss. Umbrella insurance supports your existing legal, auto, and home policies, which can help protect your survivors from lawsuits and loss. Keep reading to learn more and feel free to reach out to your Wayne Realty & Insurance Co., Inc. representative in Goldsboro, NC with any questions.

Why You Might Need Umbrella Insurance

No one wants to think about the kind of things that can go wrong. Perhaps a child falls into your pool and is badly injured, or maybe you are driving in bad weather and cause an accident. These are just two of a myriad of things that can go wrong and result in a lawsuit against you.

Regular liability coverage is included in your home or auto insurance. This covers the injured party’s medical expense and some other fees due to your negligence. Legal expenses are also covered, but there is a cap on your total policy amount. To breach the gap, you need an affordable option. This is where umbrella insurance comes in. It’s a type of liability insurance that covers you above and beyond your primary insurance. It doesn’t replace your need for existing coverage, but it can protect you against catastrophic events. 

Umbrella policies are broader in scope than traditional auto or home insurance, which allows you to account for unique risks. For example, protection against false arrest, defamation, and invasion of privacy might be needed for specific businesses. Umbrellas liability coverage may be appropriate for transportation and retail industries. 

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Contact your Wayne Realty & Insurance Co., Inc. in Goldsboro, NC to find out how umbrella insurance can benefit you as part of a comprehensive estate planning strategy.