Commercial Umbrella coverage is critical to your business
Itโs in the news. You hear more and more about massive jury awards that result in a businessโ financial ruin.
Most business owners never expect to encounter a loss that exceeds the limits of the coverage they have to manage accidents, mistakes and injuriesโalso known as liability insuranceโbut unfortunately in todayโs business environment, it happens too often.
A large loss could impact the business success youโve worked so hard to achieve and destroy your hopes for a bright future.
We can help protect the assets you have today by providing added coverage where you need it most.
All businesses are vulnerable
No matter the size of your company or how well itโs run, your business faces the potential of a devastating claim arising from an unforeseen event. For example, letโs say you own a retail store or apartment building, and a customer trips on the carpet and hits his head, sustaining serious brain injury.
You could be potentially liable for millions of dollars in medical and other payments.
Would that entire sum be covered by your existing business liability insurance? Could your business savings and/or revenue make up for the difference in whatโs not covered?
If your answer is no, thatโs where Commercial Umbrella Coverage comes in. Umbrella Coverage goes above and beyond basic business liability insurance limits, offering up to $10 million of additional funds to manage situations just like this.
If you are a small business owner, you might think they canโt take what you donโt have. Think againโa court can seize the business assets you currently have and even allocate future earnings to satisfy a judgment against you.
Itโs never too soon to invest in umbrella coverage.
Get the ultimate in asset protection
Itโs your decision how to best spend each one of your hard-earned dollars, but if an unexpected major loss occurs that key decision may no longer be yours.
Youโll find that Commercial Umbrella Coverage offers you a way to help ensure your business assets remain yours for less than you might expect.
How to get started on your quote
To get started on your quote, call our office or click over to our contact page. Either way weโll make the process simple!
Frequently Asked Questions
Umbrella insurance only activates after your primary policy limits are exhausted.
Example:
- General liability limit: $1 million
- Umbrella limit: $2 million
- Claim: $2.5 million
Your general liability pays $1 million, umbrella pays $1.5 million, and you pay remaining exposure (if any limits remain insufficient).
It is not legally required in most cases, but it is often required by:
- Contracts with general contractors
- Commercial leases
- Large clients or vendors
- Government contracts
Premiums depend on:
- Business type and industry risk
- Underlying liability limits
- Number of employees
- Vehicle exposure
- Claims history
- Revenue and operations
- Coverage limits purchased
Businesses that benefit most include those with higher liability exposure, such as:
- Contractors
- Manufacturers
- Transportation companies
- Property owners
- Retail businesses with customer traffic
- Businesses with company vehicles
- Any business with significant assets to protect