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NATIONAL CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2010 - REG 93

Particulars of insurance entered into by credit provider

  (1)   For subsection   146(2) of the Code, the prescribed particulars of the insurance that a credit provider is to give to the debtor are the key features of the credit - related insurance contract.

  (2)   The key features of the contract are the following:

  (a)   the name of the insurer;

  (b)   the kind of insurance, the risks insured against and the exclusions;

  (c)   the beneficiaries under the policy;

  (d)   the expiry date of the policy;

  (e)   the premium payable (to the extent ascertainable);

  (f)   the fees and charges payable (to the extent ascertainable);

  (g)   the person by whom, and the person with whom, a claim may be made in respect of the policy, and the manner of making such a claim.

  (3)   A particular mentioned in subregulation   (2) may be given by providing a copy of the policy containing the particular.

Note:   Subsection   146(2) of the Code provides that, if a credit provider enters into a credit - related insurance contract in which the debtor has a beneficial interest, the credit provider must ensure that a written notice containing particulars of the insurance prescribed by the regulations is given to the debtor within 14 days after the beneficial interest is acquired by the debtor.

  Credit - related insurance consists of insurance over mortgaged property or consumer credit insurance.



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