2-MINUTE HOME GUIDE

Insurance excess

The excess is the part of a claim the policyholder may need to bear under the policy terms. A lower premium is not automatically better if the excess, exclusions or cover do not fit the home and risks.

PLAIN LANGUAGE

What it means in practice

The excess is the part of a claim the policyholder may need to bear under the policy terms. A lower premium is not automatically better if the excess, exclusions or cover do not fit the home and risks.

THREE ACTIONS

What to do with this information

  • Compare cover, exclusions and excess together.
  • Keep policy documents and renewal/review dates in My Home.
  • For a claim, follow the insurer’s process and preserve evidence.
IN FANG

How this connects to your home

Fang can store insurance review dates, documents and repair history against the property.

Important
This is general product education, not legal, tax, engineering, safety or insurance advice for a specific property. For a real decision, verify the latest official requirements and use the appropriate professional where needed.