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Lesson 8

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Buildings vs Contents

Distinguish insured property, rebuilding values and the conditional effect of underinsurance.

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A fictional home policy defines fitted kitchen units as buildings, and sofas and carpets as contents. A burst pipe damages all three. Which sections do you need to read to assess these losses?

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