Answer:
In general, higher deductibles reduce your premiums and lower deductibles limit out-of-pocket expenses on a claim.
Explanation:
<u>Low-End Deductibles</u>
The lowest deductible typically recommended by a home insurance company at the time of publication is $500, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). Common deductibles run as high as $1,000. However, the difference in premiums when you go from a $500 deductible to $1,000 is significant as the III indicates you could save 25% on your insurance payments with the lower sum.
<u>Extreme Deductibles</u>
A possibility for well-to-do homeowners has been to raise deductibles to as much as $100,000. While that amount may seem outlandish, Forbes magazine has pointed out that the typical reward-to-risk ratio favors the homeowner. Raising your deductible to that level can save you $1,000 or more on annual premiums. While your out-of-pocket risk is tremendous, you still have coverage for a total loss or an exceptionally devastating accident.
<u>Weighing Options</u>
Some insurers receive claims about once every 20 years from a typical homeowner. Many are for relatively modest damages that cost several thousand dollars. If you keep a $2,000 deductible and save $500 a year over the premiums associated with a $500 deductible, you would have saved $6,000 in 20 years. This math doesn't factor in the value of investing that money. The savings easily covers the $2,000 outlay you would have made had you suffered a loss during that typical 20-year cycle.
Side Note:
From this information that I have found from an article about what kind of deductible you should carry, figure out what you would prefer and go with that.
I hope this helps you in some or any way.
