A significant judgment reinforcing policyholder rights in insurance contracts In a significant ruling that strengthens the rights of policyholders, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that an insurance company cannot rely on a concealed or inadequately disclosed exclusion clause to reject a genuine insurance claim. The judgment reiterates a fundamental principle…
Understand why insurance claims get delayed or rejected and how to avoid common mistakes. Learn about documentation, policy conditions, underinsurance and compliance. Insurance is meant to provide financial support when a loss occurs. However, many policyholders face delays — or worse — rejection of their claims. In most cases, this happens not because the claim…
Underinsurance in fire insurance explained. Learn what the Average Clause means, how claims get reduced, and how to avoid underinsurance with practical examples. What Is Underinsurance in Fire Insurance? Underinsurance occurs when the Sum Insured is lower than the actual value of the property insured.In simple words, the asset is worth more than the value…
Sum Insured in insurance explained simply. Learn how to calculate the right Sum Insured for buildings, machinery, FFF and stock. Includes free calculator—don’t forget to use it. What is Sum Insured in Insurance? The Sum Insured represents the maximum amount an insurance company will pay if a covered loss occurs. In business insurance policies such…
When a fire incident occurs, the first and most important step is to immediately inform your insurance company. Delays can complicate the process or even impact the outcome of your claim. Provide your policy number, a brief description of the incident, and an initial estimate of the loss. Always follow up your phone call with…
Understand Reinstatement Value Policy (RVP) in insurance, how it differs from Market Value, benefits, claim conditions, and key points business owners must know. What is Reinstatement Value Policy? A Reinstatement Value Policy (RVP) is an insurance policy condition where damaged property is insured at the cost of reinstating or replacing it with a new item…
Building — Sum Insured Estimator Area × Construction Cost per sq.ft + GST (18%). Not sale value or depreciated value. Land excluded. Built-up Area (sq.ft) Current Construction Cost per sq.ft (₹) Calculate Building SI Plant & Machinery — Sum Insured Estimator (Without GST) Based on current new replacement cost incl. logistics & installation. GST normally…
Underinsurance (Average Clause) Claim Impact Calculator Estimate underinsurance percentage, deduction and final claim payable. For awareness purposes only — actual claims depend on policy terms. Sum Insured (₹) Replacement / Reinstatement Value – Full Asset Value (₹) Repair / Replacement Cost of Damage (₹) Approx. Salvage Value (₹) Calculate You may also be required to…