What does the "Agreed Value" option on the Commercial Property Declaration accomplish?

The "Agreed Value" option on the Commercial Property Declaration is primarily designed to suspend the coinsurance clause. When this option is selected, the insurer and the insured agree on a specific value for the property at the inception of the policy. This agreement means that in the event of a loss, the insurer will pay the agreed-upon value without adjusting the payout based on the property's actual cash value or applying any penalties that would typically arise from coinsurance clauses.

In a standard policy without the Agreed Value option, if a property is underinsured relative to the coinsurance requirement, the insured could face a reduction in the claim payout proportional to the underinsurance. However, with the Agreed Value option, this risk is mitigated, providing certainty to the property owner regarding coverage limits and payouts in the event of a loss. Thus, this option offers a straightforward, predetermined financial outcome, ensuring that insured parties are not penalized due to valuation disagreements at the time of a claim.