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Please make sure you have an umbrella policy.

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Services

Please make sure you have an umbrella policy.  We all know that we live in such a litigious society.  Your broker may require you to have an enhanced auto policy for carrying people in your car while on appointments.  Well, that is all well and good, but if you get into a car accident, whether or not it is your fault, you know what is coming.  Many people will sue.

I was on tour last Tuesday when a group of us were out and the discussion of umbrella policies came up and I was surprised to learn that many people don't even know what they are?

You can protect yourself by purchasing an umbrella insurance policy to keep you covered on many fronts.  In my state a policy for $1 million will cost, in the neighborhood of $300 to $400ish?  Depending on your worth you can buy policies for more protection.  It is so minimal in the grand scheme of things.  Why would you not protect yourself and your family? 

I am a real estate agent, not an insurance broker, please contact your insurance agent for your specific needs and details and start protecting yourself and family today.

                                                                                                                   

 

Audreyjune.com

Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
Audrey, this is great insurance advice for all of us in business.
Feb 29, 2008 02:27 AM
Jill Wente
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Gary Greene - Spring, TX
Realtor, CRS, MCNE, CHMS
Audrey, I don't have an umbrella policy. The insurance agent in our office just spoke about this on Tuesday. Considering the minimal cost, I think it makes logical sense to purchase one.
Feb 29, 2008 02:30 AM
Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Gary, it should be part of any business portfolio, besides it is a business expense.

Jill, it just makes so much sense!

Feb 29, 2008 02:49 AM
Dana Forster
AHome4Sale - Fredericksburg, VA
Realtor, A Home 4Sale Inc, Va
Great Advice, thanks for sharing. 
Feb 29, 2008 03:17 AM
Leslie Bloss, Bellevue Real Estate Professional
Bellevue, WA

Hi Audrey,

I was going to purchase this several years ago and completely forgot about it--thank you for the reminder.

Feb 29, 2008 03:29 AM
Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD
Dana, Leslie,  It is so simple, so cheap and so important.
Feb 29, 2008 04:18 AM