Depreciation

Depreciation is the decrease in property value due to age, wear, condition, obsolescence, or useful life.

Depreciation is an important insurance concept because it can affect how coverage is selected, priced, interpreted, or applied at claim time. In practical terms, it helps explain what the policy may do, what the insured may be responsible for, or how the insurance company may evaluate a covered situation. This term is commonly associated with Property Insurance, Auto, Inland Marine. For powersports insurance customers, understanding Depreciation can make it easier to compare policies, ask better questions, avoid coverage gaps, and understand what may happen before, during, or after a claim. The exact impact of Depreciation depends on the policy form, endorsements, limits, deductibles, exclusions, state law, and the facts of the loss or account.

Example: Example: A customer insuring a boat, motorcycle, RV, or other recreational vehicle asks how Depreciation applies if there is damage, theft, or liability. The agent uses the policy language to explain what may be covered and what limits or exclusions may apply.