Follow form is when an umbrella policy provision follows the underlying policy as to how the...
lead umbrella
The term lead umbrella refers to the first umbrella policy in a multilayer excess program that sits directly over the primary policies.
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Typically, higher-level excess policies sitting above the lead umbrella in this type of placement contain follow-form provisions making them follow the "lead" of the terms and conditions of the first underlying umbrella.
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An umbrella liability policy is a policy designed to provide protection against catastrophic losses.
