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Umbrella / Excess Liability
Extra protection above all your other policies
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π¬ What is it?
If you're sued for more than what your home or auto insurance covers, umbrella insurance picks up the rest β up to $1β5 million more. It's like a safety net that sits above all your other policies and costs very little for the protection it gives.
π¨π¦ Why do Canadians need it?
Lawsuits can easily exceed $1,000,000. Umbrella insurance costs $200β$400/year for $1M in extra coverage β often less than a dinner out per month.
Coverage Details
π° Typical Cost
$200β$400/year for $1,000,000 in additional coverage
π‘οΈ Coverage Range
$1,000,000β$5,000,000 above underlying policy limits
Available Types
Personal UmbrellaCommercial Umbrella / Excess Liability
Key Factors to Compare When Shopping
- β Minimum underlying policy limits required (usually $300K home, $500K auto)
- β Dropped exclusions vs. following form
- β Worldwide coverage
- β Coordination with home and auto policies
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