Loss insurance terms are a set of standardized definitions used in insurance contracts to describe the different types of losses that may be covered. Understanding these terms is essential for policyholders to ensure that they have the appropriate coverage in place. Some common loss insurance terms include:
Actual cash value: The amount of money it would cost to replace the damaged property with a similar one of like kind and quality, minus depreciation.Replacement cost: The amount of money it would cost to replace the damaged property with a new one of the same kind and quality.Total loss: A loss in which the property is completely destroyed or cannot be repaired.Partial loss: A loss in which the property is damaged but not completely destroyed.