Coverage Gap Analysis: Comparing Limits to Real Exposure
Shows how coverage-gap analysis compares policy limits, sublimits, and retained losses against the exposure they are meant to absorb.
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Core Formula
- Modeled exposure represents the tested severity
- Recoverable response depends on limits, deductibles, and exclusions
- A positive gap indicates retained exposure
Why insured is not the same as protected
Many organisations know they have insurance but do not know whether the limit actually reaches the loss scenarios that matter.
Coverage-gap analysis exists to compare exposure with recoverable response rather than policy with no policy.
Why underinsurance hides
Underinsurance often appears through trend drift, inflation, sublimits, or scenario assumptions that are never updated.
A formula-first page is useful because it shows where the retained exposure still sits.
FAQ
Can a policy with a high limit still leave a gap?
Yes. Deductibles, sublimits, exclusions, and waiting periods can all reduce recoverable value.
Is a coverage gap always a problem?
Not automatically. Some retained exposure is intentional, but it should be chosen knowingly.
Disclaimer
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