Commercial Lines

A blanket property limit differs from a specific (scheduled) limit because a blanket limit:

Answer

Provides one limit covering combined insurable values of multiple buildings and contents

A blanket policy 'provides one limit covering the combined insurable values of all buildings and contents,' which simplifies claim settlement and 'eliminates the possibility of under insuring individual properties.' It removes the need to allocate a separate limit to each property.

Source: HUD Guidebook 7401.5G §2-5 (property insurance requirements)

Not the answer

  • Applies only to a single item of property located at one single specified insured location
  • Is always smaller in amount than a specific limit
  • Eliminates coinsurance requirements entirely

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