Insurance Glossary

Excess waiver

Last reviewed 25 July 2026 · by the Savvy Insurance editorial team

What is excess waiver?

An excess waiver is an optional benefit, sometimes offered for an extra premium, that reduces or removes the amount you would otherwise pay towards a claim. It lowers your out-of-pocket cost when you claim.

Example

With an excess waiver, a policyholder pays little or nothing towards the repair bill after a covered accident.

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