First, let's explain what an Excess is. Excess is the fixed amount or a percentage of every claim that you, the insured, are expected to bear when you have a claim. It is usually a small amount, compared to what Sunu Assurances Nigeria Plc will pay. It is your way of accepting some responsibility to keep your property safe. When you have a claim, the fixed amount and the percentage option will be assessed. You will be required to pay the higher of the two. However, to avoid Excess charges on your claim, you have the option to buy the excess back at the start of the policy.
Excess Buy Back, therefore, is the money you pay to cover up for the excess charge at the inception of a policy which is between 0.5% -1% of the value of the car. Always check your policy document for the terms of your cover.
Note: the option to buy excess back is only for vehicles from N2.5m and above.