High dollar judgments are brought against individuals and awarded to injured parties every day. Add to that that today's society is more than happy to enter the court room in order to sue and money-hungry attorneys who are competing for their business, then you could end up with a legal judgment against you that could result in your being in a severe financial bind, if not bankrupt.
For example, the lights at an intersection have stopped working and you and a van full of people both head into the intersection, colliding. A young girl in the van suffers an amputation as a result and her family sues and receives a judgment in the amount of one million dollars and your maximum limit on your automobile insurance is only $250,000. Who will pay the remaining $750,000? Yep, you guessed it-you will. And, in order to collect this judgment, your assets, to include your home, savings accounts, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, your car and boat and your paycheck can be attached in order to pay it. A judgment of this kind can ruin you!
ANPAC, part of the American National Family of Companies, can provide an umbrella policy that will close that gap. A personal umbrella policy can provide up to an additional $5 million in financial protection for you and your family, over and above your primary limits when it comes to Property Damage, Personal Injury or Bodily Injury.
ANPAC requires that you carry a minimum of Automobile, Personal, Farm, Watercraft or Rental Owner's liability. That minimum will vary according to the state or territory in which you live and are standard amounts on most existing policies industry wide.
The ANPAC site enables you to find an agent by using your zip code or with one of their other search methods like area code, state, city & state, or an agent's name. You cannot get a quote on the site, only because American National feels that you cannot possibly get an accurate quote by inputting to a generic form online. There are just too many variations and attributes that can change your rate. But, when you call or request to be contacted, there is absolutely no obligation to get coverage through them, and any agent will understand that you are being smart by "shopping around" for the perfect coverage at the perfect price. An agent can advise you on the best coverage limits, the right deductible for your situation and on money-saving ANPAC discounts and rewards. The quote you receive will be fast and accurate and if it's not, then you can go elsewhere and that particular agent lost your business because he or she didn't do their job.
It's plain and simple. You are paying for a service. So many not only don't understand their insurance coverage, but are also intimidated by their insurance agent and the company he represents. Somehow the insurance industry has made us afraid to "step wrong" with the threat of dropping coverage or inadequate claim payments.
You can shop for insurance, to include umbrella insurance, just like you would shop for a major appliance, a remodeler or any other service or product. But also remember that your record speaks for itself. If you have been a reckless driver or have been convicted of numerous moving violations or DUI, then you can expect to either pay exorbitant rates or to not be able to get umbrella coverage. Insurance is a privilege, not a right and insurance companies are not out there to lose money. They are also not a 'not-for-profit' organization. They can go broke just like the next corporation, so they must have limits in place for risky clients.
But, thorough research and understanding your current insurance policies will help you when it comes to shopping and comparing your umbrella coverage options.
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