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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>🏢 '''Insured property''' is any tangible asset or structure described in an [[Definition:Insurance policy | insurance policy]] that is covered against specified [[Definition:Peril | perils]] under the terms of that policy. In [[Definition:Property insurance | property insurance]], precisely identifying the insured property — whether a commercial building, a fleet of vehicles, inventory, or specialized equipment — is foundational to determining [[Definition:Coverage | coverage]] scope, calculating [[Definition:Premium | premiums]], and settling [[Definition:Insurance claim | claims]]. The definition typically appears in the policy's declarations page and may be further refined by [[Definition:Endorsement | endorsements]] or [[Definition:Schedule | schedules]] that list individual items, locations, or values.<br />
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⚙️ When an [[Definition:Underwriter | underwriter]] evaluates insured property, the process involves gathering data on construction type, occupancy, geographic exposure to natural perils, fire protection systems, and replacement cost versus actual cash value. This information feeds into [[Definition:Risk assessment | risk assessment]] models that determine [[Definition:Rating | rating]] and pricing. For complex commercial accounts, a [[Definition:Statement of values (SOV) | statement of values]] details each property's characteristics and declared value. During a loss, the [[Definition:Claims adjuster | adjuster]] must verify that the damaged asset matches the property described in the policy and that the cause of loss falls within covered perils — a seemingly straightforward exercise that in practice can generate significant disputes, especially around [[Definition:Business interruption insurance | business interruption]] extensions and whether certain property types were adequately scheduled.<br />
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🔍 Getting the description of insured property right has consequences that cascade throughout the insurance value chain. Undervaluation leads to [[Definition:Underinsurance | underinsurance]] and potential [[Definition:Coinsurance penalty | coinsurance penalties]], while overvaluation inflates premiums unnecessarily. For [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurers]] and [[Definition:Catastrophe modeling | catastrophe modelers]], the accuracy of insured property data at the portfolio level directly affects [[Definition:Aggregation | aggregation]] analysis and the ability to estimate [[Definition:Probable maximum loss (PML) | probable maximum loss]]. Increasingly, [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtech]] solutions use satellite imagery, geospatial analytics, and [[Definition:Internet of things (IoT) | IoT]] sensor data to improve the precision and timeliness of insured property information — reducing surprises at the point of claim and supporting more granular [[Definition:Pricing model | pricing models]].<br />
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'''Related concepts'''<br />
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* [[Definition:Property insurance]]<br />
* [[Definition:Statement of values (SOV)]]<br />
* [[Definition:Replacement cost]]<br />
* [[Definition:Actual cash value (ACV)]]<br />
* [[Definition:Insured value]]<br />
* [[Definition:Underinsurance]]<br />
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