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Umbrella Sizing by Net Worth

Umbrella should always equal or exceed net worth. Anything less leaves the gap exposed to a single judgment.

In this guide

  1. 1 · Executive summary
  2. 2 · Key takeaways
  3. 3 · Key strategies
  4. 4 · Pro-tips checklist
  5. 5 · FAQ
  6. 6 · Related guides & tools

Executive summary

Umbrella should always equal or exceed net worth. Anything less leaves the gap exposed to a single judgment.

  • NW $250k–$500k: $1M umbrella
  • NW $500k–$1M: $1M–$2M
  • NW $1M–$2M: $2M umbrella

Key takeaways

  • NW $250k–$500k: $1M umbrella
  • NW $500k–$1M: $1M–$2M
  • NW $1M–$2M: $2M umbrella
  • NW $2M+: $5M+ umbrella, layered

Key strategies

  1. Strategy 1

    NW $250k–$500k: $1M umbrella

  2. Strategy 2

    NW $500k–$1M: $1M–$2M

  3. Strategy 3

    NW $1M–$2M: $2M umbrella

  4. Strategy 4

    NW $2M+: $5M+ umbrella, layered

Pro-tips checklist

  • Re-shop annually
  • Match UM/UIM to liability limits

FAQ

Does umbrella cover business activities?

No. Add commercial GL separately for business activities.