Personal Umbrella Insurance for Vadito Households
Add $1M–$10M of liability protection above your auto and home/condo/renters policies. We set the right underlying limits for New Mexico, coordinate with your landlord or marina needs.
Why Vadito Residents Choose Umbrella Coverage
Rural roads, outdoor activities, winter weather risks, and property ownership in Taos County 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.
New Mexico Context: Underlying Policies & Landlord Rules
Auto Policy: Minimum Requirements
New Mexico requires a minimum of $25k/$50k/$10k for bodily injury/property damage liability. Umbrella carriers typically require higher underlying auto liability—often $250k/$500k or more. If your current policy is at the state minimum, 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
New Mexico law requires owners of rental units 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.
Vadito Area Considerations
In rural areas like Vadito, ensure compliance with local county regulations for properties. We’ll coordinate certificates of insurance when your lender, association, or local authorities ask.
Tip: Keep records for driver training, security systems, and any pet training—these can help with underwriting.
What Your Vadito 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
- Outdoor 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 watercraft in New Mexico lakes
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 NM?
Most Vadito 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, with additional millions costing less each.
| 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 Vadito 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.
