Insurance Glossary

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

What is loading?

A loading is an additional charge added to your base premium to reflect a higher-than-standard risk, such as a poor claims history, a high-risk area or a young driver.

Example

A driver with two recent at-fault claims may see a loading applied, raising the premium above the standard rate.

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