Insurance Glossary

Exclusion

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

What is exclusion?

An exclusion is a risk, item or circumstance the policy specifically does not cover, such as wear and tear, driving under the influence, or an undeclared use.

Example

Mechanical breakdown is a standard exclusion on car insurance.

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