Insurance Premium Calculator
Compare up to three insurance policies side by side. Convert between annual and monthly premiums, calculate coverage-to-premium ratios, and check premium affordability against your income.
Financial guideline: total insurance premiums should be less than 10% of gross income.
Premium Comparison
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How to Use This Calculator
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1Select Premium ModeChoose whether you are entering annual or monthly premium amounts. The calculator will convert between both.
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2Enter Policy DetailsFill in up to 3 policies. Include the policy name, premium, deductible, and total coverage amount for each.
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3Add Income for AffordabilityOptionally enter your gross annual income to check if your total insurance spend is within the 10% guideline.
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4Review the ComparisonSee annual and monthly costs, coverage-to-premium ratios, and deductible as a percentage of coverage for each policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paying annually almost always saves money. Insurers typically charge 3–8% more for monthly payments to cover administrative costs and the risk of missed payments. On a $1,500 annual premium, paying monthly could cost an extra $50–$120 per year. If cash flow allows, annual payment is the better financial choice.
Higher is generally better — it means you are getting more coverage per dollar spent. For life insurance, a ratio of 500:1 or more is common (e.g., $500,000 coverage for $1,000 annual premium). For auto and home, ratios of 100:1 to 300:1 are typical. Very low ratios may indicate overpriced coverage.
The general guideline is to keep total insurance premiums under 10% of gross income. However, this varies by life stage — young families with a mortgage may spend more, while single individuals may spend less. The key is to prioritise coverage adequacy over hitting a target percentage.
A deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket before insurance coverage kicks in. Higher deductibles result in lower premiums. For example, raising a home insurance deductible from $500 to $1,000 may lower premiums by 10–25%. Choose a deductible you could comfortably pay in an emergency without financial hardship.
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