Insurance Glossary
Basic excess
What is basic excess?
The basic (or compulsory) excess is the standard amount the insurer sets that you pay towards most claims before they pay the rest. It applies on top of any additional or voluntary excesses.
Example
If your basic excess is R4,000 and a repair costs R15,000, you pay R4,000 and the insurer pays R11,000.
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