09/30/2026
One of the most common home insurance misunderstandings I see:
A 2% deductible does not usually mean 2% of the claim.
On many policies, that percentage is based on the dwelling coverage amount.
So if your home is insured for $500,000, a 2% deductible would be $10,000.
Definitely worth checking your declarations page before you ever need to use the policy.
Every policy is different, so the exact terms still matter.