Personal Umbrella Insurance for Fountain Households
Add $1M–$10M of liability protection above your auto and home/condo/renters policies. We set the right underlying limits for Colorado, coordinate with your landlord or marina needs.
Why Fountain Residents Choose Umbrella Coverage
Outdoor activities, mountain roads, winter weather, and family properties increase the chance of large liability claims. If a judgment exceeds the limits on your auto or homeowners policy, an umbrella helps protect savings, home equity, and future income.
We’ll sync your base policies with carrier requirements, then add an umbrella limit that fits your household, drivers, and properties.
Colorado Context: Underlying Policies & Landlord Rules
Auto Policy: Minimum vs Higher Limits
Colorado requires minimum auto liability, but umbrellas typically need higher underlying limits—often $250k/$500k or more. We’ll ensure your policy meets these to qualify.
Home/Condo/Renters Liability
Most umbrellas require at least $300k personal liability on your homeowners/condo/renters policy. We’ll also look at recreational vehicles, ATVs, and other exposures.
Landlords & Business Owners
Colorado law requires owners of rental units to carry liability insurance. Your personal umbrella generally excludes business pursuits; landlords may need a landlord or commercial umbrella.
Fountain Registration
In Fountain, rental properties must comply with local regulations. We’ll coordinate certificates of insurance as needed.
Tip: Keep records for teen drivers’ training, security systems, and any pet training—these can help with underwriting.
What Your Fountain Umbrella Can Cover
Auto Liability
- High-severity crashes, multiple injuries, or lifetime care claims
- Teen drivers and multi-vehicle households
Home & Premises
- Slip-and-fall injuries on property
- Pool or recreational incidents (subject to underwriting)
Personal Injury (policy-specific)
- Libel, slander, defamation allegations
- Some worldwide incidents within policy territory
Boating & Rec
- Excess over boat/PWC liability when underlying limits are met
- Consider specialized policies for larger vessels
What’s Not Covered
- Intentional acts
- Business activities and most landlord exposures under a personal umbrella
- Professional services (get E&O/D&O and a commercial umbrella)
- Damage to your own property
- Vehicles/boats without required underlying limits
How Much Limit? What Does It Cost in CO?
Most Fountain families start at $1M–$2M. If you have teen drivers, outdoor activities, or higher assets, consider $3M–$5M or more. Pricing is often a few hundred dollars per year for the first million.
| Exposure | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Teen drivers | Increase limits; some carriers require higher underlying auto |
| Boats / PWCs | Ensure boat liability meets minimums to be covered by the umbrella |
| Dog bite history | Underwriting questions apply; prior claims can limit options |
| Rental units | Use landlord liability + commercial umbrella for business pursuits |
Our Process for Fountain Households
- Exposure Map — drivers, properties, pets, boats, online presence, rentals.
- Underlying Tune-Up — set auto/home/boat liability to insurer minimums.
- Limit Selection — net worth + future income + risk profile.
- Bind & Certificates — ID cards and COIs for HOAs, marinas, and boards.
- Annual Review — adjust for new drivers, property changes, toys, or claims.
