
Umbrella Insurance
Umbrella Insurance: Why $1 Million Costs Less Than Your Phone Bill
A million dollar umbrella policy costs about $200 a year. Here is who needs one and how it works.
May 23, 20262 min read
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Why $1M in umbrella coverage costs ~$200/year and protects against the lawsuit that could otherwise wipe you out.

A million dollar umbrella policy costs about $200 a year. Here is who needs one and how it works.

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