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Basics
What Is a Deductible?
A deductible is the amount you typically pay toward a covered claim before insurance begins to pay. Learn how deductibles work for auto, home, renters and health coverage.
Basics
Premium vs Deductible: What's the Difference?
Premiums are what you pay to keep a policy in force. Deductibles are what you typically pay toward a covered claim. Here is how the two numbers work together.
Auto
How Auto Insurance Works
U.S. auto insurance typically combines liability coverage with optional physical-damage coverages. Learn the main parts of a car insurance policy in plain language.
Home
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
A typical U.S. homeowners policy includes dwelling, other structures, personal property, loss of use and liability. Here is what those parts usually mean — and what they often exclude.
Terms
Insurance glossary
- Premium
- The amount you pay to keep an insurance policy in force.
- Deductible
- The amount you typically pay toward a covered claim before insurance pays.
- Copay
- A flat dollar amount you pay for a covered service, such as an office visit.
- Coinsurance
- Your percentage share of a covered bill after the deductible.
- Liability
- Coverage that can help if you are legally responsible for injury or property damage.
- Coverage limit
- The maximum amount a policy will pay for a covered loss under that coverage.
- Policy
- The written contract that describes coverages, exclusions, duties and limits.
- Claim
- A request for the insurer to pay for a loss that may be covered.
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Are calculator results real insurance quotes?
No. Results are illustrative ranges based on configurable assumptions. Actual premiums depend on underwriting, the insurer, the state, and your individual circumstances.
Do you store the numbers I enter?
You can use the calculators without creating an account. The numbers you enter are used only to show an educational estimate on the page.
Can I rely on an article instead of my policy?
No. Policies, state law and insurer rules control. Use official documents and licensed professionals for decisions about buying or changing coverage.