Will purchased a home for $350,000 five years ago. He did significant renovations and additions increasing the value to $425,000. He forgot to update his original policy limits of $280,000. He incurred a $100,000 loss by fire. He has a $2,500 deductible. How much will he be responsible for after accounting for the amount his insurer will pay? In other words, how much of the loss will his insurer not pay?

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Will purchased a home for $350,000 five years ago. He did significant renovations and additions increasing the value to $425,000. He forgot to update his original policy limits of $280,000. He incurred a $100,000 loss by fire. He has a $2,500 deductible. How much will he be responsible for after accounting for the amount his insurer will pay? In other words, how much of the loss will his insurer not pay?

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