What is agreed value coverage?
Agreed value is an insurance term you'll encounter while shopping for classic car insurance. It refers to the value of your collector car as you and your insurer agreed upon. If your car is totaled, you'll receive a claim payout equal to your car's agreed value, minus any deductible. In contrast, a typical auto insurance policy only insures your car for its actual cash value which factors in depreciation.
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How does agreed value coverage work?
When you quote classic car insurance, your insurer will work with you to assess the value of your collector car. Some insurers require photos or appraisals, though they will also review any documentation you have about the vehicle's history and current condition. In almost all cases, Progressive collector car insurance powered by Hagerty does not require an appraisal.
Once you have finalized your policy, your car will be insured for the agreed-upon value. If you have a claim, your insurer will pay up to that amount for repairs or directly to you if your car is totaled (minus any deductible).
What's the advantage of agreed value coverage?
Regular auto insurance generally insures vehicles for their actual cash value, i.e., the cost to replace the vehicle minus depreciation. That's because most daily driver vehicles depreciate when they leave the dealer's lot. However, collector cars may hold or increase in value, which means owners risk losing a substantial amount of money if they were to insure their collector vehicle with regular auto insurance.
With agreed value coverage, classic car owners can insure their vehicle for its real value within the collector car market. Learn how to find the value of a classic car.
STATED VALUE VS. AGREED VALUE COVERAGE
Some insurers offer stated value coverage, which insures your vehicle for the amount you say it's worth (with supporting documentation). However, your insurer isn't obligated to pay out the stated value of your vehicle if it's totaled. Instead, it'll either pay out your vehicle's stated value or actual cash value, whichever is lower. With agreed value coverage, you're guaranteed coverage for the agreed-upon value of your car.
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