{"id":8082,"date":"2025-02-06T05:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T05:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/?p=8082"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:11:52","slug":"high-or-low-insurance-deductible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/high-or-low-insurance-deductible\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance Deductibles: Should You Go Higher or Lower?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/car-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase home or car insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll need to choose a deductible. If you\u2019re unsure what a deductible is or how it works, you could unknowingly put yourself in a challenging financial situation.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you avoid that and ultimately make a more informed decision, this article explains the basics of home and car insurance deductibles. You\u2019ll get a clear understanding of what a deductible is and how it works in Canada, as well as learn how to determine whether a higher or lower deductible best suits your financial needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-callout-block_c0246e56892bfedd58621d5202c95a32\" class=\"post-block py-8\">\n\t\t<div class=\"py-8 md:py-11 px-6 md:px-12 rounded-l-lg border-l-8 border-indigo-500 bg-grayBluish-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-grayBluish-900 mb-6\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose body-2 text-grayBluish-900\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to choose a deductible you can realistically afford. While a higher deductible may lower your monthly premium, make sure the savings are worth the added out-of-pocket cost you\u2019d face if you ever need to file a claim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-deductible-in-insurance\">What is a deductible in insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In insurance, a deductible is the amount of money you agree to pay out of pocket if your claim is approved. For instance, if your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-does-car-insurance-cover\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car is damaged in a covered accident<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the repair costs total $2,000, you would pay your deductible, let\u2019s say $500, and your insurer would handle the remaining $1,500, provided the claim meets your policy\u2019s terms and limits.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Canada, <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/home-insurance-guide\/\">home<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/car-insurance-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car insurance policies<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically include a deductible set at a fixed dollar amount, such as $500. However, other types of insurance, like health insurance, may handle deductibles differently. This article focuses specifically on home and car insurance deductibles.<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-choose-between-a-higher-or-lower-deductible\">How to choose between a higher or lower deductible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/home-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying insurance for your home<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or car, the minimum deductible is typically around $500. However, higher deductibles are available for those willing to take on more financial risk in exchange for lower premiums.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, is it better to have a lower deductible (ex. $500) or a higher one (ex. $1,000+)? The answer is it\u2019s better to have a deductible you can <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">realistically <\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">afford.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a higher deductible might save you a few dollars on your premium each month, always weigh the potential savings against the potential financial strain of a higher out-of-pocket cost should you ever need to file a claim. Depending on what the numbers are, a slightly lower monthly payment might not justify a deductible that puts you in a bad financial spot in an emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-cta-block_fb6dfe3bec752ae88d498c701a88045f\" class=\"post-block pt-8 pb-8 lg:pb-20\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lg:flex justify-between gap-x-6 rounded-lg bg-indigo-600 px-8 py-7 shadow-[0_2px_10px_0_theme(colors.surface.background.disabled)]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-white lg:mb-0\">Get the best price on insurance year-after-year<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.youset.ca\/start?lng=en&#038;externalId=blog\" class=\"the-button the-button--white !text-text-primary\">Get a quote<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-having-a-higher-deductible-lower-your-insurance-premium\">Does having a higher deductible lower your insurance premium?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, having a higher deductible can help lower the cost of your insurance premium. By agreeing to a higher deductible, you\u2019re taking on more financial responsibility upfront, which reduces your insurer&#8217;s risk since they\u2019ll pay less on any claims you make.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there\u2019s no guarantee that opting for a higher deductible will result in lower premiums. Insurance costs are influenced by many factors, including the types of coverage you\u2019ve selected, your coverage limits, your claims history, and even your location. As such, the savings can vary significantly from person to person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out how much a higher deductible will lower your monthly insurance premium, here\u2019s how to do it.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-get-a-quote\">Step 1: Get a quote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you can get a home and\/or car insurance quote in under four minutes with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.youset.ca\/start?lng=en&amp;externalId=blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouSet\u2019s online platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this exercise is quick and easy for anyone to do.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-choose-your-coverages-and-limits\">Step 2: Choose your coverages and limits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the coverage limits you feel comfortable with and add any optional coverages.<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-select-the-lowest-deductible\">Step 3: Select the lowest deductible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get to the policy tab, set the lowest deductible amount available (ex. $500).<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-record-the-monthly-price\">Step 4: Record the monthly price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the quote is refreshed, make note of the monthly price.\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-change-the-deductible\">Step 5: Change the deductible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping everything else exactly the same, select a higher deductible (ex. $1,000).&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-record-the-updated-monthly-price\">Step 6: Record the updated monthly price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the quote is refreshed, make note of the updated monthly price.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-7-compare-the-prices\">Step 7: Compare the prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtract the price of the quote with the higher deductible from the one with the lower deductible to calculate your potential savings. You can also multiply it by 12 to see how much you\u2019d save in a year.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-8-consider-the-implications\">Step 8: Consider the implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know how much you could save, consider the pros and cons. For example, if a higher deductible could save you a hundred dollars or more a year but you\u2019re concerned you wouldn\u2019t be able to pay it if you ever had to file a claim, the savings might not justify the added risk. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you have readily accessible savings or an emergency fund that could cover the deductible, you might feel comfortable enough to take advantage of the savings.<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-if-i-don-t-have-the-money-for-my-insurance-deductible\">What if I don&#8217;t have the money for my insurance deductible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have the money to pay your deductible, your insurance provider may not proceed with your claim, leaving you responsible for covering the costs. However, some insurers may offer the option to pay the deductible in installments, so it\u2019s worth asking about this possibility. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if the claim amount is close to your deductible, you might opt to pay out-of-pocket instead of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/car-insurance-claims-dos-and-donts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filing a claim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which could help you avoid any potential premium increases.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every time you purchase home or car insurance, you\u2019ll need to choose a deductible. If you\u2019re unsure what a deductible is or how it works, you could unknowingly put yourself in a challenging financial situation. 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