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What does the Coverage gap calculate?
What replacement value remains above current coverage and savings? This calculator uses estimated replacement value, policy coverage limit, and savings available for loss to estimate unfunded replacement exposure immediately in your browser.
With the values currently entered, the result is $17,000.00 — estimated unfunded gap. It also shows coverage plus savings, and funded share.
How to use the Coverage gap
- Replace the example values with your own numbers.
- Review the result and supporting figures as they update automatically.
- Check the formula and assumptions before using the estimate for a decision.
Inputs used
- Estimated replacement value
- Policy coverage limit
- Savings available for loss
Coverage gap formula
Replacement value − coverage limit − available savings
Assumptions
- Replacement value and limits cover the same property.
- Deductibles and excluded causes of loss are not included.
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Practical guide
Coverage gap example and edge cases
What replacement value remains above current coverage and savings? Let's use a concrete example, then look at the assumptions that can move the answer.
Example: A practical coverage gap scenario
For this example, use estimated replacement value of 85,000, policy coverage limit of 60,000, and savings available for loss of 8,000. These are starting values, so replace them with numbers that match your situation.
- Estimated replacement value
- 85,000
- Policy coverage limit
- 60,000
- Savings available for loss
- 8,000
Calculated result$17,000.00estimated unfunded gap
Start with estimated unfunded gap. Then check coverage plus savings, and funded share to understand what sits behind the main result.
Example results use the default display profile. The calculator above follows your selected country and units.
How to read the result
- Read the main result first. The supporting figures for coverage plus savings, and funded share explain how the estimate is built.
- The method is Replacement value − coverage limit − available savings. Keep the units consistent and use values from the same time period.
Edge cases worth checking
When estimated replacement value is unusual
Replacement value and limits cover the same property. Double-check this input before relying on the result.
When savings available for loss is uncertain
Deductibles and excluded causes of loss are not included. Run a lower and higher value to see a useful range.
What changes the result most
Estimated replacement value
Use a current amount for estimated replacement value. Include fees or recurring costs that belong in the same figure.
Policy coverage limit
Use a current amount for policy coverage limit. Include fees or recurring costs that belong in the same figure.
Savings available for loss
Use a current amount for savings available for loss. Include fees or recurring costs that belong in the same figure.
Try a different scenario
Small changes show whether the answer is stable or sensitive.
Estimated replacement value: 10% lower
76,500$8,500.00estimated unfunded gap
Estimated replacement value: 10% higher
93,500$25,500.00estimated unfunded gap
Policy coverage limit: 10% higher
66,000$11,000.00estimated unfunded gap
Common mistakes
Check estimated replacement value
Replacement value and limits cover the same property. Make sure this matches the number you enter.
Keep savings available for loss consistent
Deductibles and excluded causes of loss are not included. Use the same units and time period throughout the calculation.
Do not rely on one coverage gap scenario
Run a cautious case and an optimistic case. The range is often more useful than one exact-looking number.
Use this result well
What replacement value remains above current coverage and savings?
The policy wording, exclusions, limits, and insurer decision control real coverage.