See where umbrella liability insurance fits: test your skills
Extra liability coverage above your home and auto policies, for the rare large claim. Answer each question to see the explanation; your score appears at the end.
This test checks that you can
- Explain how umbrella coverage stacks on other policies
- Recognise who may benefit
- Know what it excludes
- Practice
1. Umbrella insurance covers…
- Practice
2. Insurers usually require…
- Practice
3. Which household might consider it?
- Key idea
4. Which statement best explains "Liability above liability"?
- Key idea
5. Which statement best explains "Rare but large risks"?
- Key idea
6. Which statement best explains "Underlying limits matter"?
- Action plan
7. In the action plan, which step comes first?
- Mistake to avoid
8. Which of these is a mistake this lesson warns against?
- Mistake to avoid
9. Which of these is a mistake this lesson warns against?
A $600,000 claim, $300,000 home liability limit and a $1,000,000 umbrella. How much does the umbrella pay?
Show the answer
$300,000
$600,000 − $300,000 = $300,000, within the umbrella’s limit.
Find the liability limit on your auto policy.
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