Follows Form
Definition. Follows Form means an Umbrella or Excess policy adopts the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the underlying policy it sits above.
Also known as: Follow-Form, Strict Follow Form
If GL excludes a claim type, a follow-form umbrella also excludes it. Critical implication: your umbrella is only as broad as your weakest underlying policy. "True Umbrella" variants include limited drop-down coverage for claims excluded by underlying.
Example
GL excludes Liquor Liability. Pure-excess umbrella also excludes it. True Umbrella with drop-down might cover.
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