How it works
Expected covered benefit less premium = claim chance times covered loss after deductible, minus premium.
Input definitions
- Insurance premium
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Potential covered loss
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Estimated covered-claim chance (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Policy deductible
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Insurance premium
- 240
- Potential covered loss
- 4000
- Estimated covered-claim chance (%)
- 8
- Policy deductible
- 100
Assumptions & limits
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.
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Common questions
Does a positive expected value mean buy the policy?
No. Risk tolerance, exclusions, limits and ability to absorb a loss also matter.
How does Travel insurance expected-cost comparison calculate the result?
Expected covered benefit less premium = claim chance times covered loss after deductible, minus premium.
What should I check before using Travel insurance expected-cost comparison?
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.