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NATIONAL CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2010 (SLI NO 44 OF 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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