UNDER/OVER INSURANCE
It is important to insure goods for the proper value. If a shipment is underinsured then the claim will only be paid to the percentage that the shipment was insured.
Sample:
Goods Value: $10,000
Insurance Value: $5,000
Damaged repair cost: $4,000
The insurance was purchased at 50% of the goods value; therefore, 50% of the claim amount will be paid.
Claim Payment: $4,000 x 50% = $2,000 payment
If a shipment is over insured you are not able to get coverage beyond the repair/replacement costs. The result is an overpayment of premium.