Insurance Term

Co-insurance

A cost-sharing provision where the insured and insurer share the cost of a covered claim after the deductible has been met.

What does Co-insurance mean in insurance?

Common in health insurance (e.g., 80/20 split) and property insurance (co-insurance clause requiring property to be insured to 80%+ of replacement value).

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