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Does the excess and co-payment affect the price of my insurance?

Yes, the excess and co-payment you choose can affect the overall price of your insurance premium.

  • Excess is the fixed amount you pay towards a claim before your insurance covers the remaining cost. You can choose from £49, £99, £149, £199, or £249.

    • Generally, selecting a higher excess can lower your monthly or annual premium, because you are agreeing to contribute more if you make a claim.

  • Co-payment is the percentage of the claim cost you agree to pay. Available options are 0%, 10%, or 25%.

    • Choosing a higher co-payment (e.g. 10% or 25%) may reduce the cost of your policy, as you would pay a portion of any approved claim.

Example:
If you selected a £99 excess and 10% co-payment, you would first pay £99, and then 10% of the remaining claim amount, with your insurance covering the rest (subject to policy terms).

  • Higher excess = lower premium

  • Higher co-payment = lower premium

  • Lower excess and 0% co-payment = higher premium but lower cost when claiming

This allows you to choose a balance between lower monthly costs and lower out-of-pocket costs if you make a claim

Choose the deductible that best suits you and your needs. 😊

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