I'm well aware I need to shop around umbrella insurance.  

Hello,I have three properties and an umbrella insurance I am trying to get a good lead on a low cost insurance company or a site where I could compare. 

I also have a couple of rental policies in my own name but when I went to the insurance company to ask about getting an umbrella coverage - they said that the LLC could be problematic and didn't give me a quote.  

Use some of that savings on an umbrella

Insurance, including a good umbrella policy.

I've had good experiences thus-far with a whole portfolio (auto insurance, primary home, umbrella liability, landlord policies for investment properties in multiple states, etc.) under Allstate - Brandon Reece, 9204 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27615, (919) 329-2580

I decided I would stick with having the property in my name, and purchase an additional umbrella policy, which gave me ease despite the fact that I'm stuck paying the $800 LLC fee in California for this year even though we will not have even used the LLC.Anyway, the problem is my partner now has come up with his portion (50% of downpayment) and wants me to transfer 50% interest in the duplex to him via a grant deed.

If you are flipping yourself you can do it in an LLC and make sure you have insurance on the property as well as an umbrella policy.

What you do what to ensure is that you have high coverage for umbrella-ish issues.  

Get lots of general liability and umbrella insurance covering property, run all rental business through LLC name. 2.