P&C Insurance Break-Even Calculator

Compare paying premiums to a carrier versus investing that money and self-insuring

Coverage inputs
$3,000

$1,000

$100k

Once every 17 yrs

Typical homeowner claim: once every 15–20 years

$25k

Investment alternative
6.0%

15 yrs

6%

For illustrative planning purposes only. Not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making coverage decisions.

Self-insurance break-even

Calculating…

Pay the carrier
Total premiums over the horizon

Invest instead
Portfolio value if premiums invested

Opportunity cost of insuring (market gain foregone)
Cumulative premiums paid
Investment portfolio value
Uninsured loss exposure