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Commercial Umbrella Insurance  Â·  MO  Â·  IA  Â·  KS  Â·  IL

When Your Liability Limits Run Out. Umbrella Coverage Kicks In.

One major lawsuit can exceed your policy limits. Commercial umbrella insurance adds an extra layer of liability protection over your general liability, commercial auto, and employer's liability policies — for pennies on the dollar.

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50+ Carriers
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MO, KS, IA, IL
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90+ Reviews
Independent AgencyWe shop multiple carriers
$1M – $15M+ LimitsCoverage in $1M increments
Covers Multiple PoliciesGL, auto & employer's liability
Local SupportTwo Missouri offices
Why It Matters

One Lawsuit Can Exceed Your Policy Limits

Every liability policy has a limit — a maximum amount the insurer will pay per claim or per year. When a severe accident, major lawsuit, or catastrophic event exceeds those limits, your business pays the difference out of pocket. For many small businesses, that gap can be financially devastating.

Commercial umbrella insurance is your financial safety net. It sits on top of your existing liability policies — general liability, commercial auto, and employer's liability — and kicks in when those underlying limits are exhausted. It's one of the most affordable ways to dramatically increase your total liability protection.

$1M+additional coverage starting at under $1,000/year for most businesses
Multiplepolicies covered — GL, commercial auto & employer's liability
$15M+aggregate limits available for high-risk businesses

Whether a customer slips and falls, an employee causes a serious auto accident, or a lawsuit spirals beyond your policy limits — commercial umbrella insurance keeps your business financially protected when it matters most.

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Could one lawsuit exceed your policy limits?

If a claim costs more than your existing coverage, your business pays the difference. An umbrella policy closes that gap — affordably. Let us review your limits today.

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Coverage Options

Commercial Umbrella Coverage Through Brawner

Commercial umbrella extends the limits of your existing liability policies — providing an extra layer of protection when your underlying coverage is exhausted.

Excess General Liability

Extends the limits of your general liability policy when a bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury claim exceeds your GL per-occurrence or aggregate limits.

Excess Commercial Auto

Extends your commercial auto liability limits when a serious vehicle accident — involving injuries, fatalities, or major property damage — exceeds your auto policy's coverage amount.

Excess Employer's Liability

Extends the employer's liability portion of your workers' comp policy when an employee lawsuit for a workplace injury exceeds the underlying employer's liability limits.

Bodily Injury Claims

Covers excess medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and funeral expenses when a bodily injury claim — from a customer, visitor, or third party — exceeds your underlying limits.

Property Damage Claims

Covers excess repair or replacement costs when your business damages someone else's property — and the costs exceed your general liability or commercial auto limits.

Legal Defense & Settlements

Covers excess attorney fees, court costs, and settlement or judgment amounts when the total legal costs of a claim exceed your underlying policy's defense limits.

Advertising & Personal Injury

Extends coverage for claims of libel, slander, defamation, copyright infringement, or invasion of privacy that exceed your general liability policy's personal and advertising injury limits.

Contractual Requirements

Many client contracts, landlords, and government projects require higher liability limits than standard policies provide. Umbrella insurance is a cost-effective way to meet these contractual requirements.

Every Business Is Different

Let's build your umbrella policy.

We assess your existing coverage, risk exposure, and contractual needs to find the right umbrella limits.

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Who Needs It

Businesses That Need Umbrella Insurance

Any business that interacts with the public, operates vehicles, or has employees could face a claim that exceeds their standard policy limits. These industries benefit most.

Contractors & Construction

Heavy equipment, high-risk job sites, and employee-operated vehicles create major liability exposure. Construction contracts often require umbrella limits of $2M–$5M or more before work begins.

Transportation & Delivery

Vehicles on the road daily face constant accident risk. A serious multi-vehicle accident can easily exceed standard auto liability limits — umbrella coverage provides the critical extra layer.

Retail & Restaurants

Customer-facing businesses with high foot traffic face slip-and-fall claims, food-related injuries, and premises liability. A serious injury lawsuit can quickly exceed standard GL limits.

Property Management

Landlords and property managers face tenant injuries, visitor accidents, and premises liability. Umbrella coverage provides essential protection when a claim exceeds property liability limits.

Healthcare & Medical

Medical offices, clinics, and healthcare businesses face patient injury claims that can result in large settlements. Umbrella insurance provides the extra liability protection healthcare providers need.

Agriculture & Farming

Farm operations with employees, visitors, heavy machinery, and public roadways create significant liability. Umbrella coverage extends farm liability limits to protect against catastrophic claims.

Your liability limits have a ceiling. Umbrella insurance raises it.

For less than $1,000/year, most businesses can add $1M or more in extra liability protection. Let us find the right umbrella coverage for your business.

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Simple Process

How to Get Umbrella Insurance

Getting extra liability protection through Brawner is straightforward. Here's how it works.

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Review Your Current Limits

We start by reviewing your existing liability policies — GL, commercial auto, employer's liability — to identify where your limits could be exceeded and how much extra protection you need.

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We Shop 50+ Carriers

As an independent agency, we compare umbrella options from over 50 carriers — including policies that work with coverage from other insurers — to find the best rate and broadest protection.

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Get Covered & Stay Protected

Once you choose your umbrella limits, we handle the paperwork. We review your coverage annually and adjust your umbrella as your underlying policies, business operations, or contractual requirements change.

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Common Questions

Commercial Umbrella FAQ

What's the difference between umbrella and excess liability insurance?

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Excess liability extends the limits of one specific underlying policy. Commercial umbrella extends the limits of multiple liability policies at once — typically your general liability, commercial auto, and employer's liability. Umbrella coverage may also provide broader protection and cover some claims that your underlying policies don't, subject to a self-insured retention (SIR).

How much does commercial umbrella insurance cost?

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Commercial umbrella is one of the most affordable types of business insurance. Most small businesses pay less than $1,000 per year for $1 million in additional coverage. Cost depends on your industry, number of employees, vehicle count, existing policy limits, and claims history. As an independent agency, we compare rates from 50+ carriers to find the best price.

Which policies does a commercial umbrella extend?

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A commercial umbrella typically extends the limits of your general liability insurance, commercial auto liability, and employer's liability (Part B of your workers' comp). Some policies also extend coverage for hired and non-owned auto insurance. The umbrella kicks in when the underlying policy's per-occurrence or aggregate limits are exhausted.

Do I need umbrella insurance if I already have high GL limits?

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It depends. Increasing your GL limits directly is often more expensive than adding an umbrella policy. Umbrella insurance is typically more cost-effective because it covers multiple policies, not just one. It also may cover some claims your GL doesn't. Many client contracts, landlords, and government projects require umbrella coverage regardless of your GL limits.

Can I get umbrella coverage if my underlying policies are with different carriers?

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Yes. Commercial umbrella policies are flexible and can extend coverage over policies from different insurance companies. As an independent agency, we regularly place umbrella policies that work with underlying coverage from multiple carriers. We ensure compatibility and eliminate any coverage gaps between your policies.

How much umbrella coverage does my business need?

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The right amount depends on your total assets, revenue, contractual requirements, industry risk, and the number of employees and vehicles. Most small businesses start with $1M–$2M in umbrella coverage. Higher-risk industries like construction, transportation, and property management may need $5M–$10M or more. We'll help you assess your exposure and recommend the right limits.

Don't let one claim wipe out your business.

Umbrella insurance is the most affordable way to dramatically increase your total liability protection. Let us build the right safety net for your business.

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