Insurance Glossary
Excess
What is excess?
Your excess (or deductible) is the fixed amount you agree to pay towards each claim. The insurer covers the rest. A higher excess usually means a lower monthly premium, and vice versa.
Example
If your excess is R4 000 and the repair costs R20 000, you pay R4 000 and the insurer pays R16 000.
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