Personal Umbrella Insurance for Willard 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 Willard Residents Choose Umbrella Coverage
Rural roads, winter weather, farming equipment, and property risks 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 vs Higher Limits
Montana requires minimum auto liability of $25k/$50k for bodily injury and $20k for property damage. Umbrella carriers typically require higher underlying auto liability—often $250k/$500k or more. If your policy is at minimums, we’ll upgrade your underlying limits to qualify.
Home/Condo/Renters Liability
Most umbrellas require at least $100k 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.
Willard Property Requirements
In Willard, ensure compliance with local county regulations for rental properties. We’ll coordinate certificates of insurance when your lender, association, or the county asks.
Tip: Keep records for driver training, security systems, and any pet training—these can help with underwriting.
What Your Willard Umbrella Can Cover
Auto Liability
- High-severity crashes, multiple injuries, or wildlife-related incidents
- Drivers in rural areas and multi-vehicle households
Home & Premises
- Slip-and-fall injuries on property
- Recreational equipment 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 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 Willard families start at $1M–$2M. If you have rural drivers, recreational vehicles, 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 |
|---|---|
| Rural drivers | Increase limits; ensure underlying auto meets minimums |
| 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 Willard 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 and boards.
- Annual Review — adjust for new drivers, property changes, toys, or claims.
