One related choice you will need to make is whether to opt for
guaranteed replacement coverage in your Pittsburgh renters insurance or actual cash value (ACV) coverage.
Not exact matches
Several policies limit the
coverage to 120 % of the policy limit, but many insurers sell policies with a 150 % or 200 % cap, so look for a policy with the highest cap if
Guaranteed Replacement Cost
Coverage isn't offered
in your state.
Bearing this
in mind, it could be wise to obtain an extra endorsement (
Guaranteed Replacement Coverage), which can significantly increase this
coverage.
While ACV
coverage costs less,
guaranteed replacement coverage gets you much closer to the amount of money you would actually need to replace everything you have lost
in a claim situation.
There is also
coverage at full
replacement value if you want, which
guarantees that
in the case of theft, you can have everything replaced as if nothing ever happened
in the first place.
Guaranteed replacement cost
coverage is available with endorsement packages; exceptions may apply to certain features of the structure; applicants must meet underwriting requirements
in order to qualify.
However, MetLife redeemed itself with a standard
coverage offering that's exceedingly rare
in today's market:
guaranteed replacement cost
coverage for both structure and contents.
Some policyholders often include endorsements such as
guaranteed replacement cost
coverage or extended
replacement cost
coverage in their policies.
In addition to
replacement value, many home insurance providers offer extended
replacement coverage and
guaranteed replacement coverage.
In the past, insurers referred to
replacement coverage as
guaranteed replacement cost.
Another factor is whether you decide to opt for
guaranteed replacement coverage or actual cash value
coverage in your personal possession portion of your insurance.
In contrast to ACV
coverage,
replacement cost (sometimes referred to as full
replacement cost or
guaranteed replacement cost) does not take into consideration the age or condition of the covered automobile.
Another little known, influential factor that your
coverage provider will take into account is whether you decide to purchase
guaranteed replacement coverage or actual cash value
coverage for your belongings
in your insurance policy.