Overview
Under a basic homeowners policy, a retired couple from Phoenix, Arizona, owned a home insurance policy of $500,000. Though it covered standard property damage, it lacked essential add-ons like coverage for high-value belongings and Additional Living Expenses (ALE). Terralogic’s insurance client guided a couple to restructure their policy, ensuring complete financial protection and faster recovery in the event of a disaster.
The Challenges
- Inadequate Coverage: The existing policy left a $50,000 gap in coverage for valuable jewelry and artwork, exposing the client to significant financial risk.
- No ALE Coverage: The couple would have had to cover hotel and food expenses out of their pocket if the home became uninhabitable.
- Slow Recovery Risk: The absence of preferred contractors or extended coverage could slow down repairs, meaning longer wait times before returning home.
Objectives
- Upgrade the current policy to comprehensive replacement cost coverage.
- Add personal valuables riders to ensure high-value possessions.
- Include Additional Living Expenses coverage to reduce financial stress during displacement.
- Streamline recovery through a priority contractor network for faster repairs.
Results
- After a kitchen fire caused $120,000 in damage, the insurer covered $118,000 under the upgraded plan (after the deductible).
- Temporary living expenses (ALE) fully covered a 4-week hotel stay.
- Repairs were completed in 6 weeks, far ahead of standard restoration timelines.
- The couple experienced minimal financial impact and benefited from uninterrupted recovery support throughout the process.
Technologies Used
- Digital Claims Management System for faster claim approval and disbursement.
- Customer Portal Integration for policy management and ALE expense tracking.
- Data Analytics Tools to evaluate risk exposure and coverage optimization.
Conclusion
After customizing the homeowners’ insurance policy, the insurer ensured the couple was fully protected against financial loss, personal inconvenience, and extended recovery periods. This upgraded plan features full replacement cost coverage, ALE inclusion, and valuables protection, showcasing how proactive insurance planning delivers peace of mind and financial stability during unforeseen home emergencies.
