At Allsurance Group of Spartanburg, SC, we believe that informed insurance consumers tend to make better decisions about home insurance.
One key factor in homeowners insurance is whether policy proceeds are paid using Actual Cash Value (ACV) or Actual Replacement Cost Value (ARCV). The difference can be significant.
It is important to understand how ACV vs. ARCV will impact your premiums and the size of any settlement. Most standard home insurance policies use ACV as the default, which generally leads to lower premiums but smaller payouts. Upgrading to ARCV can better ensure you have sufficient coverage.
What is ACV?
Actual Cash Value uses the depreciated value of an item to determine what it will be covered for.
For example, a couch that costs $2,000 new may only have an actual depreciated value of $1,000 at the time of loss.
What is Actual Replacement Cost?
Actual Replacement Cost pays the cost of replacing an item with a new item of similar quality and value. Actual Replacement Cost can be enhanced further through the acquisition of an endorsement for "guaranteed replacement value" or even "extended replacement cost."
Extended Replacement Cost provides additional coverage should the cost of materials or labor associated with your claim temporarily rise.
Get a Homeowners Insurance Review
You may be able to determine whether your policy uses ACV or ARCV in a claim. Contact us at Allsurance Group of Spartanburg, SC if you would like assistance. We can help you understand your present coverage and even provide a price quote.
Avoid unpleasant surprises with your home insurance. Get the peace of mind an insurance review can bring.