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title: "What is an \"Excess\"?"
description: "Excess"
url: https://travel-faqs.cedartreeinsurance.com/en/articles/28-what-is-an-excess
collection: "Common Definitions"
updated: 2025-06-29
language: en
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# What is an "Excess"?

Excess

The amount you must pay when making a claim, per person per incident, as outlined in the table of benefits. If multiple insured persons are involved, the excess may apply to each claim.