(1) Small losses do not create a claim payment, thus saving the expenses of processing the claim.
(2) Claim payments are reduced by the amount of the deductible, which is translated into premium
savings.
(3) The deductible puts the policyholder at risk and, therefore, provides an economic incentive for
the policyholder to prevent losses that would lead to claim payments.
Problems associated with deductibles include the following:
(1) The policyholder may be disappointed that losses are not paid in full. Certainly, deductibles
increase the risk for which the policyholder remains responsible.
(2) Deductibles can lead to misunderstandings and bad public relations for the insurance company.
(3) Deductibles may make the marketing of the coverage more difficult for the insurance