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File an insurance claim vs Pay out of pocket

File an insurance claim

Option A in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Pay out of pocket

Option B in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Decision summary

out-of-pocket when repair is near or below your deductible — avoids premium impact; claim when damage clearly exceeds deductible.

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