Partial Loss Claim Calculator

Price repair losses against policy terms and limits. Apply average clause, deductibles, and depreciation. Download reports for audits and faster settlements.

Calculator inputs

Core values


Used for display only, not exchange rates.
Value at risk used for clause factors.

Caps and taxes


Examples: debris removal, temporary protection.
Use 0 to disable this cap.

Adjustments


Reduces payable for exclusions or ineligible items.
Deducts upgrades beyond pre-loss condition.

Clauses and limits


Factor = SumInsured / ValueAtRisk (capped at 1).
Penalty if SI is below required percentage.

Deductible


Used only for percent deductibles.

Recoveries and payments


Examples: third-party recovery, resale proceeds.
Shows remaining payable after prior payments.
Use 0 to disable caps.

Example data table

Scenario Sum insured Value at risk Repair cost Extras Clauses Deductible Remaining payable
Warehouse machinery USD 100,000 USD 120,000 USD 25,000 USD 1,500 Avg + Coin USD 500 USD 17,405
Vehicle fleet repair USD 60,000 USD 60,000 USD 9,000 USD 0 None 2% of loss USD 8,820
Electronics reinstatement USD 30,000 USD 45,000 USD 12,000 USD 500 Avg USD 250 USD 6,290
Examples are illustrative only and may not match your policy wording.

Formula used

1) Gross loss (partial loss cap)
GrossLoss = min(RepairCost, ValueAtLoss − Salvage)
You can switch caps to repair-only or value-only.
2) Extras, VAT, depreciation, exclusions
LossAdj = (GrossLoss + VAT + Expenses) × (1 − Depreciation%)
LossAdj = LossAdj − NonCovered% − Betterment
3) Underinsurance and coinsurance
AvgFactor = min(1, SumInsured / ValueAtRisk)
CoinFactor = min(1, SumInsured / (Coin% × ValueAtRisk))
LossClause = LossAdj × AvgFactor × CoinFactor
4) Limits, deductible, recoveries
LossLimited = min(LossClause, Limits)
Remaining = max(0, LossLimited − Deductible − Recoveries − Advance)
This tool provides estimates. Always check your policy wording.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the sum insured and the asset value at loss time.
  2. Enter repair cost, salvage, and any additional expenses.
  3. Set VAT and depreciation if they apply to your claim.
  4. Add exclusions, betterment, and optional rounding rules.
  5. Turn on clauses and enter limits from your policy schedule.
  6. Choose deductible type, base, and min or max bounds.
  7. Enter recoveries and any advance paid to see remaining amount.

Claim sizing and why partial loss needs structure

Partial loss claims can look simple because a repair invoice exists, yet settlement depends on policy mechanics. This calculator converts repair cost, salvage, taxes, and expenses into a traceable payout. The gross loss is capped by your chosen basis: repair-only, value-minus-salvage, or the minimum of both. That cap matters when repairs exceed the asset’s pre-loss value.

Underinsurance, average clause, and coinsurance effects

When the sum insured is below the value at risk, many policies reduce the payable. The average factor is computed as SumInsured ÷ ValueAtRisk, capped at 1. If coinsurance applies, a second factor compares SumInsured against the required percentage of value at risk, such as 80%. Multiplying these factors can materially reduce recoveries on large partial losses.

Cost adders, exclusions, and betterment adjustments

Claims often include additional costs like debris removal or temporary protection. The calculator adds these expenses and can cap them with a sub-limit. Non-covered percentages represent excluded components, while betterment reduces amounts that improve the asset beyond its pre-loss condition. These adjustments help align estimates with common adjuster worksheets.

Deductibles, bounds, recoveries, and advances

Deductibles can be flat or a percentage, and percentage deductibles may be based on loss or sum insured. Optional minimum and maximum deductible bounds reflect policy schedules. Other recoveries and advance payments are subtracted to show remaining payable, which supports reconciliation during interim settlements and final closure.

Reporting, charts, and scenario comparison

The breakdown bar chart visualizes calculation stages, while the sensitivity chart shows how payable changes as depreciation varies. A waterfall graph provides a step view from gross loss to rounded payable. Exporting CSV and PDF creates consistent documentation for claims files .

FAQs

What is a partial loss claim?

A partial loss is damage that can be repaired, where the asset is not treated as a total loss. Payment is usually based on repair cost, subject to policy caps, deductibles, and clauses.

How does the average clause reduce payment?

If you insure for less than the value at risk, the claim can be scaled by SumInsured ÷ ValueAtRisk, capped at 1. This penalizes underinsurance even when the loss is partial.

When should I enable coinsurance?

Enable coinsurance if your policy requires insuring a percentage of value, such as 80% or 90%. The calculator applies a penalty when SumInsured is below the required amount.

Why include salvage, recoveries, or advances?

Salvage can cap value-based loss, while other recoveries and advance payments reduce what remains payable. Including them helps reconcile interim payments and avoid double recovery.

What do the charts show?

The breakdown chart shows key stages, the sensitivity chart shows the effect of depreciation, and the waterfall chart explains step impacts. They support review, audit, and scenario comparison.

Is this a legal settlement tool?

No. It provides an estimate based on the inputs and standard claim mechanics. Always confirm the final approach with your policy wording, adjuster guidance, and insurer requirements.

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