Math Problem Statement

Abby Ellen’s toy store is worth $406,250 and is insured for $209,625. Assume an 80% coinsurance clause and that a fire caused $192,000 damage. What is the liability of the insurance company?

Solution

To determine the liability of the insurance company under the 80% coinsurance clause, we can use the formula:

Insurance Liability=Amount InsuredRequired Insurance×Damage Amount\text{Insurance Liability} = \frac{\text{Amount Insured}}{\text{Required Insurance}} \times \text{Damage Amount}

Where:

  • Amount Insured is $209,625 (the insured amount).
  • Required Insurance is 80% of the store's value, which means 80%×406,250=325,00080\% \times 406,250 = 325,000.
  • Damage Amount is $192,000.

Step 1: Calculate the coinsurance ratio

Coinsurance Ratio=209,625325,0000.644\text{Coinsurance Ratio} = \frac{209,625}{325,000} \approx 0.644

Step 2: Calculate the insurance company's liability

Insurance Liability=0.644×192,000123,168\text{Insurance Liability} = 0.644 \times 192,000 \approx 123,168

So, the insurance company's liability is $123,168.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How is a coinsurance clause beneficial to insurance companies?
  2. What would be the insurance liability if the store was insured for $300,000?
  3. How would the insurance company's liability change if the damage amount were higher than $192,000?
  4. Why might businesses choose insurance amounts less than the required coinsurance percentage?
  5. Can a policyholder recover the full amount of the damage if they don't meet the coinsurance requirement?

Tip: Coinsurance clauses are designed to encourage policyholders to insure their property close to its full value, ensuring fair premium payments for the risk covered.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Insurance Mathematics
Coinsurance
Proportionality

Formulas

Insurance Liability = (Amount Insured / Required Insurance) × Damage Amount

Theorems

Coinsurance Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 (Financial Mathematics)