Commercial Umbrella Insurance

Commercial Umbrella Insurance

Member since 2022 · 9 posts · 0 votes

Hey everyone,

We had an agent but they have been unresponsive and I’m trying to confirm all of our coverages.


My wife and I own 5 rental units that we quit claimed into an LLC that we also own. Each of the properties has a landlord policy in place, and the LLC is listed as the named insured on those policies (as far as what the agent says, but mail shows personal name).

Since the rentals are titled under the LLC and the policies are commercial landlord policies, I'm assuming a commercial umbrella policy is the way to go. But I've seen mixed advice on this, especially when the owners are the same as the LLC members.

Can anyone confirm:

Whether a commercial umbrella policy is 100% the correct route here (not a personal umbrella)?


Any recommendations for insurance agents or brokers who understand rental property structures and can help with commercial umbrella coverage? 

Appreciate any guidance, and open to agent referrals, familiar with the GA market is a plus. Thanks in advance!

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  • Insurance Agent · Chicago · Member since 2025 · 46 posts · 38 votes
    1y

    Hello,

    I'd recommend both, not only because you and the LLC are separate entities, but also because a claim from either the properties or your personal life could spill over if the "corporate veil" is ever pierced. The commercial umbrella will sit above the LLC and catch liability claims arising from the properties or operations with the LLC. A personal umbrella will sit above your home and auto policy to catch liability claims arising out of your personal life. And hopefully, neither ever have to be used.

    I think I have a referral if you'd like to DM me, she runs a team based out of Savanah. I don't quite know if she works in the commercial space but she may have a local recommendation. 

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