In auto insurance, a higher deductible means the customer _____.

A deductible is the amount the customer pays toward a covered claim before insurance pays. Choosing a higher deductible usually lowers the monthly premium, but means the customer must pay more out of pocket after an accident. Therefore, the correct choice is “has a lower monthly bill, but pays more out of pocket in the event of an accident.”

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