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Learn how the coinsurance formula affects your home insurance claim reimbursement, why maintaining 80% coverage is crucial, and see examples to avoid penalties.

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Imagine that your home is destroyed in a fire. As you start the process to rebuild your life, a hard reality settles in: Your insurance coverage falls short of replacing your lost personal property.