Replacement value

Replacement value

The term replacement cost or replacement value refers to the amount that an entity would have to pay to replace an asset at the present time, according to its current worth.

In the insurance industry, "replacement cost" or "replacement cost value" is one of several method of determining the value of an insured item. Replacement cost is the actual cost to replace an item or structure at its pre-loss condition. This may not be the "market value" of the item, and is typically distinguished from the "actual cash value" payment which includes a deduction for depreciation. For insurance policies for property insurance, a contractual stipulation that the lost asset must be actually repaired or replaced before the replacement cost can be paid is common. This prevents overinsurance, which contributes to arson and insurance fraud.[1] Replacement cost policies emerged in the mid-20th century; prior to that concern about overinsurance restricted their availability.[1]

Replacement cost coverage is designed so the policyholder will not have to spend more money to get a similar new item and that the insurance company does not pay for intangibles. [2]

For example: when a television is covered by a replacement cost value policy, the cost of a similar television which can be purchased today determines the compensation amount for that item.[3] This kind of policy is more expensive than an Actual Cash Value policy, where the policyholder will not be compensated for the depreciation of an item that was destroyed.

The total amount paid by an insurance company on a claim may also involve other factors such as co-insurance or deductibles.

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References

  1. ^ a b Thomas JE, Wilson B. (2005). The Indemnity Principle: Evolution from a Financial to a Functional Paradigm]. Journal of Risk Management & Insurance. Free full-text.
  2. ^ Adjusting Today The Replacement Cost Claim
  3. ^ University of Missouri Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Value



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