HB 4472 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Clarifying that commercial real property insurance policies may be underwritten for less than replacement cost value of the insured property

HB 4472 clarifies that commercial real property insurance policies in West Virginia may be written for any amount agreed upon by the insurer and policyholder - including amounts below the property's replacement cost value. This directly affects commercial property owners and insurers, allowing coverage based on options like actual depreciated value, market value, or a mutually agreed amount. The bill amends existing law to explicitly state that policies need not cover full replacement cost, removing ambiguity about permissible coverage levels. It does not change insurance requirements but provides clarity for contracts between commercial property owners and insurers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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To House Banking and Insurance
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Jan 16, 2026
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To House Finance
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Jan 16, 2026
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