What form will provide better coverage?

Pennsylvania Subscriber

Functional building valuation allows the insurer to pay the least of the following for the repair or replacement of the building: the limit shown in the schedule; in the event of a total loss, the cost to replace the damaged building on the same site, or a different site if required by an ordinance or law, with a less costly building that is functionally equivalent to the damaged building; in the event of a partial loss, the cost to repair or replace the damaged portion of the building with less costly material, if available, in the architectural style that existed before the loss or damage occurred and the amount the insured actually spends to demolish and clear the site of undamaged parts of the building; or the amount actually spent to repair or replace the lost or damaged building with less costly material if available to demolish and clear the site of undamaged parts of the building. (As specified on the ISO Functional Building Valuation form, CP 04 38).

Agreed value is usually an optional coverage on a commercial property form that provides an amount that the insured and insurer agree the property is worth. This requires a submission of a statement of values on an annual basis. This option is often used to avoid coinsurance penalties.

The functional building valuation option may be better if the insured would want to replace his existing building with a less costly one.