Insurance Coverage Gap Calculator — Are You Properly Covered?

Check if you have coverage gaps in health, auto, life, and home insurance. Free insurance audit checklist. Not insurance advice.

Most people are underinsured in at least one critical area — and discover it at the worst possible moment. Insufficient liability coverage on your auto policy, a life insurance payout that only covers 2 years of income, or a home policy that does not cover rebuilding costs. Our gap analysis checks your coverage across all major insurance types against recommended benchmarks.

Most Common Insurance Coverage Gaps

Critical underinsurance areas: Auto liability: state minimums often $25,000 — one serious accident costs $200,000+. Recommended: 100/300/100 ($100K per person, $300K per accident, $100K property). Life insurance: average policy is 3-4x income, recommended is 10-12x income. Homeowners: many policies have not updated coverage limits with rising construction costs — rebuild cost versus insured value. Disability insurance: most workers have none beyond employer basic plan. Umbrella policy: $1M+ liability coverage costs only $200-$300/year.

Insurance Coverage Benchmarks by Life Stage

Coverage needs by situation: Young single no dependents: good health insurance, auto liability 100/300, renters insurance (often skipped — $15/month for $30K+ coverage). Married with children: life insurance 10-12x income, disability insurance, adequate auto liability. Homeowner: full replacement cost coverage, flood insurance if any risk, umbrella policy. High net worth: umbrella $2-5M, specialty coverage for valuables, estate planning insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much auto liability insurance do I really need?

State minimums are dangerously low. Example: California minimum is 15/30/5 — $15K per person, $30K per accident, $5K property. Average serious injury claim: $80,000-$500,000. If you cause an accident exceeding your coverage: personal assets at risk. Recommended minimum: 100/300/100. Cost difference: typically $10-$30/month more than state minimum. For significant assets: add umbrella policy ($1M for $200-$300/year).

Do I need renters insurance?

Yes — renters insurance is the most overlooked and underpriced insurance. Average cost: $15-$30/month. What it covers: personal property theft or damage (laptop, furniture, clothing), liability if someone is injured in your apartment, additional living expenses if your unit becomes uninhabitable. Common misconception: landlord's insurance does NOT cover tenant's belongings. Only your own renters policy covers your property. If your apartment burns: without renters insurance you lose everything with no recourse.

What is umbrella insurance and do I need it?

Umbrella insurance: additional liability coverage beyond your auto and home policies. $1M umbrella policy: $200-$300/year typically. Who needs it: homeowners, anyone with assets worth protecting, people with higher liability risk (teenage drivers, swimming pool, dogs). What it covers: auto accidents exceeding your auto policy limit, someone injured on your property, certain lawsuits. The math: protecting $500,000 in assets costs $250/year. Excellent value for asset protection.

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How accurate is the Insurance Coverage Gap Calculator — Are You Properly Covered??

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