The $1 Million Question: Why San Marcos Families Need an Umbrella Policy
The $1 Million Question: Why San Marcos Families Need an Umbrella Policy
You've worked hard to build your life here in Hays County. You have equity in your home, you're putting money away for retirement, and you're building a college fund for your kids. You've done everything right to secure your family's future.
But what if one bad day could take it all away?
A serious car accident or an injury at your home can easily result in a lawsuit that far exceeds the liability limits on your auto or home insurance. When that happens, the courts can come after your most valuable assets: your house, your savings, your investments, and even your future wages.
At San Marcos Insurance Agency, we believe in protecting what you've built. That's why we consider an umbrella policy to be one of the most crucial and valuable policies an established family can own.
What is an Umbrella Policy?
Think of it as a literal umbrella of protection. It’s an extra layer of liability insurance—typically starting at $1 million—that sits "over the top" of your existing home and auto policies.
If you are sued for $1 million, but your auto insurance only covers $300,000, what happens to the other $700,000? Without an umbrella policy, that $700,000 comes from you.
With an umbrella policy, that extra $700,000 is covered, protecting your assets and your future.
Real-Life Scenarios in Our Community
This isn't just a "what-if" for the ultra-wealthy. These are real-world risks we face every day in the San Marcos area.
- The New Teen Driver: You’ve just added your new driver from San Marcos High School (Go Rattlers!) to your auto policy. As every parent knows, they are inexperienced. Your teen driver accidentally causes a multi-car pileup on I-35 during rush hour, resulting in multiple injuries and totaling several vehicles. The claims quickly soar past your $500,000 auto liability limit.
Your umbrella policy covers the rest.
- The Backyard Pool Party: You're hosting a graduation party in your Kyle or Buda backyard. A guest slips on the wet patio, falls, and suffers a permanent, debilitating back injury. Their medical bills and lost wage claim total $1.2 million. Your $300,000
homeowners liability is exhausted instantly.
Your umbrella policy covers the remaining $900,000.
- The Dog on the Loose: Your (normally friendly) dog gets out of the yard and runs into the street, causing a motorcyclist to swerve and crash. The driver's injuries and bike replacement are catastrophic.
Your umbrella policy provides the coverage you need above your home policy's limit.
The Most Affordable Protection You Can Buy
Here's the best part: For the massive amount of protection it offers, an umbrella policy is surprisingly affordable. For most families, a $1 million policy costs just a few hundred dollars per year.
It is often the cheapest, highest-value policy you can purchase.
You've spent decades building your nest egg. Don't let one lawsuit crack it open. If you have assets to protect and a family to provide for, you need to know about this coverage.
Contact San Marcos Insurance Agency today for a free, no-obligation quote. Let's make sure the life you've built in Central Texas is protected from the unexpected.
