Personal Umbrella Insurance for McAllister Households
Add $1M–$10M of liability protection above your auto and home/condo/renters policies. We set the right underlying limits for Montana, coordinate with your landlord or marina needs.
Why McAllister Residents Choose Umbrella Coverage
Rural roads, outdoor activities, winter weather hazards, and property ownership 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.
Montana Context: Underlying Policies & Landlord Rules
Auto Policy: Minimum Requirements
Montana requires at least $25k/$50k bodily injury and $10k property damage. Umbrella carriers typically require higher underlying auto liability—often $250k/$500k or more. If your policy is at the minimum, we’ll upgrade your underlying limits 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 that may need scheduled underlying coverage.
Landlords & Business Owners
Montana law requires owners of rental properties to carry liability insurance. Your personal umbrella generally excludes business pursuits; landlords and business owners often need a landlord or commercial umbrella to sit over those policies.
McAllister Area Regulations
In Madison County, rental properties may have local requirements for registration. We’ll coordinate certificates of insurance when your lender, association, or county asks.
Tip: Keep records for driver training, security systems, and any pet training—these can help with underwriting.
What Your McAllister Umbrella Can Cover
Auto Liability
- High-severity crashes, multiple injuries, or rural road incidents
- Teen drivers and multi-vehicle households
Home & Premises
- Slip-and-fall injuries on property
- Recreational incidents like ATV accidents (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 and outdoor exposures
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 MT?
Most McAllister families start at $1M–$2M. If you have teen drivers, outdoor gear, frequent guests, or higher assets, consider $3M–$5M or more. Pricing is often a few hundred dollars per year for the first million, with additional millions costing less each.
| Exposure | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Teen drivers | Increase limits; some carriers require higher underlying auto |
| Boats / ATVs | Ensure liability meets minimums to be covered by the umbrella |
| Pet incidents | Underwriting questions apply; prior claims can limit options |
| Rental units | Use landlord liability + commercial umbrella for business pursuits |
Our Process for McAllister 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 associations, marinas, and boards.
- Annual Review — adjust for new drivers, property changes, toys, or claims.
