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Insurance Deductible

Last Updated: November 20, 2007

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Most insurance policies require that the individual who is insured pays a part of each claim, which is called a deductible. The higher the deductible, the lower the premium. By choosing a higher deductible amount, the individual assumes more risk in the event of a loss.

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