@kennythekey - I don’t disagree with anything you said. However, I think the word umbrella is actually a term of art (I got what you meant). "Umbrella" as I understand it as a consumer in an insurance context, is extra liability insurance over and above the insurance of things.
My suspicion is, cable analogy of "bundled" notwithstanding, it is cheaper to have one company do much of the coverage or at least have a broker figure out where some specialized insurance kicks in, as part of an overall insurance plan, rather than buying separate insurance for different kinds of coverage piecemeal.
I think a good broker can figure out where a cost savings is, rather than just selling you to maximize their fee. I’ve switched brokers a few times, though carried the same insurance, with modifications, over the years.
Part of the cost is also the deductible. If you are willing to eat the first 5 or 10 grand, the cost comes way down.
My suspicion is, cable analogy of "bundled" notwithstanding, it is cheaper to have one company do much of the coverage or at least have a broker figure out where some specialized insurance kicks in, as part of an overall insurance plan, rather than buying separate insurance for different kinds of coverage piecemeal.
I think a good broker can figure out where a cost savings is, rather than just selling you to maximize their fee. I’ve switched brokers a few times, though carried the same insurance, with modifications, over the years.
Part of the cost is also the deductible. If you are willing to eat the first 5 or 10 grand, the cost comes way down.