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reinstate, then liability is limited to such sum as
would be required to reinstate the property if the
same could be lawfully reinstated. Though this
condition is hardly practiced, it is inserted for
protection against unreasonable or exaggerated
claims.
(10) This is the pro-rata average condition. If the
property at the time of claim be collectively of a larger
value than the sum insured, then the Insured shall act
his own insurer for the difference, and shall bear a rate
able proportion of the loss accordingly. If there is under
insurance, i.e the sum insured is less than the value of
the property, on the date of loss, the payable amount is
proportionately reduced. The main objective is to penalize
under insurance by a corresponding under payment of
claim. If the fire policy covers various items , then each
item will be separately subject to average.
(11) This is the contribution condition. In the event of
more than one policy covering the same property, the
company will pay only the rate able proportion of the
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