This document is a summary of the Student Loan Protection Plan. For any additional information please refer to the full policy document.
In simple terms, it will give you important contract information and help you understand:
• Why you should take credit life insurance
• what you are covered for;
• how much it will cost you;
• what your responsibilities are;
• how the claims process works;
• when this insurance policy will not pay out; and
• what your rights are.
Why you should take credit life insurance
This insurance product is specifically designed to cover the cost of your student loan debt if you are no longer able to pay your instalments due to
death or disability. The cover protects your loved ones from the strain of having to settle your debt.
What am I covered for?
The Student Loan Protection Plan provides credit life cover. This means that should you be unable to complete your studies or earn an income after
you have completed your studies, Nedbank Insurance will pay back your student loan, so your family wouldn't have to worry about it.
• The claim amount will be paid to Nedbank to settle your outstanding loan if you:
− die; or
− become totally and permanently disabled.
You will be regarded as disabled if:
you are prevented, due to injury, surgical operation or disease, from:
o completing your studies; or
o following the occupation for which you have qualified (if you have completed your studies, but have not yet repaid the full
outstanding loan amount)
for six consecutive months after the disabling event. Your premiums must still be paid during these six months, and at the end of this
period, we must be convinced that your disablement is total and permanent.
OR
you have suffered the loss of:
o the use of both hands or both feet or one of each; or
o the sight of both eyes
for six consecutive months after the event having caused the loss. Your premiums must still be paid during these six months, and at
the end of this period, we must be convinced that your disablement is total and permanent.
OR
you have suffered the loss of the use of one hand or one foot or the sight of one eye by external, violent means or due to an
accident.
• The amount paid out for each of these events will be the lump sum benefit equal to your outstanding loan amount.
• The insurance cover starts on the day your student loan is approved.
• Your cover will come to an end when your loan is settled or the policy is discontinued.
• The disability cover will automatically come to an end when you turn 33.
• The death cover will automatically come to an end when you turn 75.
How much will it cost me?
The premium payable is calculated at a rate of R0,35 per R1 000 of the outstanding balance of the student loan. So, the more you pay off on your
loan, the less you pay for insurance.
What are my responsibilities?
Nedbank Limited will deduct the premium automatically from your account and pay it to Nedgroup Life Assurance Company Limited. However, it is
your responsibility to check your bank statements to make sure that the premiums are paid correctly.