Glossary

Actual Cash Value

loss settlement after depreciation

Why actual cash value matters

Actual Cash Value can change how a quote, declaration page, or claim payment should be read. In practical terms, it is about loss settlement after depreciation.

How to check it

  • Where does this appear in the policy or declarations page?
  • Is it included, excluded, or added by endorsement?
  • Does a separate limit or deductible apply?
  • Could state or carrier wording change the answer?