This article explores why an umbrella is policy is so indispensable, detailing its coverage, providing real-world examples of claims, and offering practical guidance on determining appropriate policy limits.

This article explores the impaired property exclusion in commercial umbrella liability policies, its purpose, variations in wording, scope, and real-world implications, providing examples to illustrate its application.

An overview of the development of umbrella and excess liability policies.

An overview of layering coverage when multiple policies are needed to provide sufficient coverage for the insured.

A discussion of considerations in obtaining umbrella and excess policies.

An overview of layering coverage for catastrophic protection.

Are a party's legal expenses, such as attorney's fees, considered "damages" subject to coverage under an excess liability policy?

An overview of the D&O Market and expected trends for 2025

An overview of the care, custody or control exclusions in umbrella policies.

An overview of the standard Aircraft and Watercraft exclusion common in umbrella policies.