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Do I need high bodily injury liability coverage if I have an umbrella policy with Travelers?
My car and renters insurance are bundled and I just added $1 million of umbrella coverage. My current bodily injury limits are $250,000/$500,000. Is it necessary for the limits to be this high if I have umbrella coverage? Am I paying more than I need to?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Although higher coverage limits of
bodily injury liability
may seem excessive once you add an umbrella policy, it is typically required. Umbrella policies are considered secondary coverage and additional protection. Your primary auto insurance
liability limits
would need to be exhausted before your umbrella coverage will kick in.You may also be receiving a discount on your policies overall for having higher bodily injury limits. If you’re curious about other carriers, it never hurts to shop around. You can comparison shop to see if you can find similar coverage with another carrier.
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