Insurance Glossary
Underinsurance
What is underinsurance?
Underinsurance happens when the sum insured is lower than the true value of what you're covering. At claim time the insurer may reduce the payout in proportion, leaving you short.
Example
If your home contents are worth R500 000 but insured for R250 000, a claim may be paid at only half.
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