Service Plan Policy Wording - MPD
Service Plan Policy Wording - MPD
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CONTENTS
Introduction Pg 2
Important Definitions Pg 6
Plan Structure Pg 11
Your Responsibilities Pg 13
Your Cover Pg 14
Optional Cover Pg 17
Roadside Assistance Pg 19
How to Claim Pg 20
Not Covered Pg 22
Disclosure Notice Pg 29
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SERVICE PLAN INTRODUCTION
This Plan Document, the information you have provided, once accepted by us form
the contract of insurance between us MVIA a division of FSP 45790 and you (the
owner of vehicle). Upon receipt of the requisite payment, we will provide the cover
as described in the Plan Document and Plan Schedule subject to the terms and
conditions of this agreement.
We reserve the right to decline this contract, which will be done within 30-days
of receipt of the application. If we do decline, we will refund the full payment, less
inspection costs.
These plans are designed to assist the motorist with the costs of servicing and
maintaining their vehicle, and the whole document including the “Terms and
Conditions” and “Exclusions” are relevant to all sections.
Section 1, the service plan and its relevant cover options. This is a contractual
agreement and is not insurance.
Section 2, these are optional additional benefits, the Engine Warranty and Tyre
Protect are insurance products and underwritten by Mutual & Federal Risk Finance.
The optional Scratch & Dent Plan is a maintenance product and is not an insurance
product.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are There Terms and Conditions for the Microvaps I Have Chosen?
Yes, each value-added product has its own specific benefits, conditions and waiting
period and they are also subject to the terms and conditions of the service plan.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
A vehicle component can be a single part or collection
Component of parts. Each component covered is defined under the
“Component Covered” section.
Service Items This refers to the parts covered by the service plan.
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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
This Agreement
This is a legal agreement between the administrator, the administrator, and you being
the person who is the registered owner of the vehicle and who is named in the plan
information document (referred to as “you”, “your”, “the client” or “planholder”).
Details of the administrator can be found under “About the Administrator.”
This document, your plan schedule and the information provided by you, both written
and verbal, once accepted by us forms the contract between us, the administrator and
you, the planholder.
All the information you have provided must be as true and accurate as possible.
Incorrect information can influence the outcome of a claim and validity of this
contract.
Personal Details
It is your responsibility to let us know immediately if any of your personal details, i.e.
address, telephone number, banking details, etc. changes.
Cession of Agreement
You hereby allow the administrator to yield, assign, and transfer or sign over any or all
of its rights and obligations in terms of the agreement to a third party, unless it will be
to your detriment.
Sharing of Information
It may be required to share your insurance information within the industry to gather
industry statistics, to improve the quality of risk assessment and to prevent fraud.
We may provide your personal information to our service providers who assist us
in managing your cover and our relationship with you. This will always be done as
permitted by the relevant privacy legislation.
No Legal Relationship
You have no legal relationship with the administrator, other than being bound by these
terms and conditions and consequently, to receive payment you may be
entitled to.
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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Legal Proceedings
The interpretation, construction and effect of this Agreement will be governed and
construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of South Africa. The High Court
of South Africa, Western Cape Division (Cape Town) will have exclusive jurisdiction to
settle any dispute which arises out of or in connection with this Agreement and the
Parties hereby agree to submit to the jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the
Parties may elect to submit any dispute to the Magistrates Court.
Amendments or Variations
Any changes, substitutions, deletions, additions or variations to this agreement will
only be binding if recorded in writing and agreed to by both parties.
Waiving Provisions
If either party to this contract chooses to waive (i.e. not exercise) any of the provisions
of this agreement, it must be done in writing and signed by that party.
Exercising Rights
It may happen that, for whatever reason, one of the parties fails to exercise their
rights in terms of this agreement, or chooses not to. When this occurs, it should not
be interpreted as meaning that these rights have been forfeited or waived, or that the
agreement is no longer binding.
Legal Costs
The defaulting Party shall be liable for all legal costs (including attorney and own
client costs and collection commission) incurred by the aggrieved Party in enforcing
any of its rights in terms of this Contract.
Invalid Provisions
If any part of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, it will be deemed
to be deleted without affecting the rest of the agreement.
We Can Say No
As the administrator of this plan we may decline to accept a vehicle or client. If we do
decline, we will refund the full payment.
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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Vehicle Damage
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, you will only be able to claim once all the
damage sustained is repaired. the administrator reserves the right to cancel your plan
if the workmanship or parts used do not meet the manufacturers requirements.
No Waiver
We and our service providers agree to make every effort to provide the benefits
described in this policy, but we are not responsible for theft, delays, personal damage,
resultant or consequential loss from the performance or inability to perform these
services.
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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Retail Value
The value of the vehicle is to be determined at the date of purchase of this policy.
If the retail value of the vehicle is required, the administrator will make use of
TransUnion to determine the vehicles retail value.
Repayment Increases
Should it be deemed necessary we reserve the right to increase your repayment
amount in order to counter higher than normal inflation and currency volatility.
Benefit Expiry
The benefits of this plan will expire once you have made use of all your services and
you have completed your repayment period. All benefits expire 6 years after the
inception date of the plan.
Claims Assessment
All claims are assessed at date of claim. This means your vehicle's age, odometer,
service history and various other factors are considered when servicing your vehicle.
Cost of Servicing
We will only authorise market related charges for components and labour covered
under this plan.
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PLAN STRUCTURE
Your plan may be paid for with one single payment or paid monthly over a set number
of payments, known as the repayment period.
Repayment Period
The repayment period is the number of payments required until the plan is paid
up. The repayment period is limited to a maximum of 3 years (36 payments). Your
repayment period and number of services included will be indicated on your Plan
Schedule.
Waiting Period
The waiting period applicable for your plan will be indicated on your plan schedule
and is measured from the inception date. This is applicable to the service plan
contract and excludes the optional Microvaps.
This includes letting us know should your circumstances change and your kilometres
travelled increase so that your services become due sooner than originally planned.
The administrato will offer you the choice of including additional services on your plan,
should you decline, we will then adjust your repayment period accordingly.
• You can cancel the plan at any time in writing to us by giving 30-day’s notice.
• If you or we cancel the plan we will deduct a pro-rata portion of the cost for the
time on plan and the associated administrative costs related to the acquisition,
claims and termination of the plan.
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PLAN STRUCTURE
• If you have not made any claims against the plan you may cancel the plan with
immediate effect.
• If there have been claims against this plan, a minimum cancellation fee of R1000
is payable. The cancellation fee will be calculated by taking the total amount
of claims paid, administrative costs and cancellation fee less the total payment
received.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Vehicle Servicing
You must have your vehicle serviced as per the manufacturer’s specification in order
to ensure your vehicle is in optimum running condition and it also helps to identify and
correct potential mechanical failure before it occurs.
Vehicle Inspections
An approved the administrator inspection may be required prior and during the
contract period. Any faults and damaged parts that are indicated on the inspection
will not be covered. Proof of repairs must be sent to the administrator before cover
will be granted for the items noted as damaged. If your vehicle is found to be
modified, the contract will be cancelled with immediate effect and you will be held
liable for the cost of cancellation.
Due Care
You must take all reasonable measures to avoid any deliberate risk and minimize any
further loss or damage to your vehicle in the event of any occurrence which may lead
to a claim or loss.
You must comply with the instructions in the OEM manual relating to the use, care and
maintenance of your vehicle.
Should you reach the end of your benefits due to the kilometres being reached it is
your responsibility to continue the monthly payments until the agreed payment term
is completed.
Missed Payments
You will have a 15-day grace period from the date of your missed payment to make
payment.
• If you miss a payment, you will need to make a payment arrangement to ensure
your plan is brought up to date.
If you require a service during this period, you will not be able to claim for a
period of 5 days, after the payment has been received by the administrator.
• If you miss 2 consecutive payments, we will no longer debit your account and you
will be required to make a payment arrangement or pay the cancellation fee in
order to cancel the plan.
Important
Missed payments will incur additional penalty charges payable by the planholder.
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YOUR COVER
The service plan is a convenient way to budget for service costs to your motor vehicle
ensuring you need not worry about future costs that you may not have budgeted for.
Cover Types
This plan provides 2 types of cover options, Standard and Premier. Your chosen cover
option will be indicated on your plan schedule.
Standard cover will cover the cost of servicing your motor vehicle at a RMI or MIWA
accredited service provider, excluding Manufacturer Franchised service providers.
Premier cover will cover the cost of servicing your motor vehicle at a RMI or MIWA
accredited service provider, including Manufacturer Franchised service providers.
This plan covers the services as specified by the manufacturer for the selected time
period or kilometres covered, whichever occurs first.
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YOUR COVER
Your plan's claim frequency is determined by taking the number of services divided by
the repayment period. Your plan’s claim frequency is stipulated on your plan schedule.
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SERVICE ITEMS COVERED
Pollen Filter
This is a filter that cleans air coming
into the car from outside of the
vehicle.
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OPTIONAL COVER
The following are optional and provide additional cover if included in your plan.
CAMBELT COVER
The cambelt is included only if the cambelt cover has been selected and noted on
the schedule as being covered. This means that your cambelt service will be covered
when due as per the manufacturer. We will cover the cost of the replacement of the
cambelt, tensioner and labour only. Any additional components are not covered.
Claim Limit
There is a limit of 1 claim per item per 45 000km period.
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OPTIONAL COVER
Cover Limit
The maximum amount covered per claim is set out in the plan schedule.
Claim Limit
There is a limit of 1 claim per service.
Not Covered
This cover will not replace any item, part, fluid or component which does not require
replacement and will not pay for any changes to the vehicle which alter the vehicle
from factory specification.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
In the event of a breakdown the following additional benefits are available to you.
Competent repairers are defined as Franchise Dealers or RMI (Retail Motor Industry)
registered facilities.
Towing and services arranged through any service other than the administrator
Authorised Roadside Assistance is not covered under this plan.
Overnight Accommodation
If your breakdown is more than 100km from your home, we will reimburse you on
receipt of your accommodation invoice and proof of payment. This benefit only
applies if the failure is covered by this plan.
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HOW TO CLAIM
If you pay monthly, ensure that your plan's waiting period has passed before you
attempt to lodge a claim.
Step 1
Contact our bookings department and notify us of your vehicles requirement for a
Service.
Step 2
Our bookings team will then make contact with your preferred service centre and
process the booking.
• If we are unable to make your booking on your selected date and time, we will
obtain various options and provide these to you.
Step 3
Once your booking is confirmed, we will provide the Service Centre with an
authorisation for the service.
• If there is any additional work required, the Service Centre may contact the claims
department for authorisation on the additional work.
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HOW TO CLAIM
Step 4
1. Once servicing has been completed a final invoice must be sent to the
administrator.
2. The invoice must be made out to the administrator as per the authorisation letter
provided, in order for payment to be made.
3. the administrator will pay the workshop directly.
Important
No servicing may begin before authorisation is received.
Any service carried out without prior authorisation will not be covered under this plan.
The administrator payments are usually paid within 24hours. This can be influenced by
Public Holidays and Weekends.
Any other costs outside of the service we authorise will be for your account and the
workshop will need to obtain authorisation from you for this additional work. The
administrator will not give authorisation for any other work outside of this agreement.
All the details for the administrator appear in your transaction report and within this
document the administrato must give authorisation before any work may go ahead.
The administrator will pay the workshop directly and cannot be held responsible
should the servicing dealer choose not to release the vehicle to you for whatever
reason.
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NOT COVERED
Nuclear Risks
Loss, damage or liability directly or indirectly caused by, or arising from, ionising
radiation or radioactive contamination from any nuclear fuel or from any nuclear
waste arising from burning nuclear fuel, or the radioactive, toxic, explosive or other
dangerous properties of any explosive nuclear equipment or nuclear part of that
equipment.
You or any party acting on your behalf may not hold us responsible for:
1. Any damage, destruction, loss or theft of your vehicle or its contents as a result of
the service of your vehicle by the approved service provider.
2. Any injury, disability or loss of life suffered by you or any of your passengers
or any pedestrian or driver of another vehicle as a result of the service of your
vehicle by the approved service provider.
3. Any loss of income, or loss of or payment of any money, by you or any of your
passengers or any pedestrian or driver of another vehicle as a result of the service
of your vehicle by the approved service provider.
You are not covered for the following with regards to your vehicle:
1. Components that were broken or had failed before the plan started.
2. Components specifically excluded by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
3. Repairs or any work that have not been authorised by us.
4. Any repairs or servicing of the vehicle, if the odometer is not working or has been
changed in any way or has been disconnected or replaced without our authority.
5. Any damage resulting from oil leaks or for oil leaks themselves.
6. Damage caused by incorrect lubricants, fuels, unreasonable use, improper
servicing or malicious damage.
7. Damage caused by a road accident. This is not comprehensive insurance.
8. Damage to vehicles that have been altered in any way from the manufacturer’s
specifications even if the alteration is not applicable to the failure.
9. Towing costs where you have not arranged towing through the administrator as
stipulated.
10. Abuse or Negligence of any kind.
11. Any components or parts that are not listed under the list of benefits.
12. Any components or lubricants not due for replacement as per the manufacturers
specifications.
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OPTIONAL TYRE PROTECT
This cover is only available if you have selected one of the options and have paid the
fee accordingly. This cover is an insurance product.
Benefits
You are covered for damage caused to your vehicle's tyres, which are fitted to the
insured vehicle and in use, as a result of an unforeseen road hazard. These road
hazards are defined as potholes and foreign items in a normal national or domestic
maintained road.
Cover Limit
The maximum amount covered per tyre is set out in the policy schedule.
Claim Limit
You are limited to a maximum of 2 tyres per 12-monthly payments received or
12-month period.
Waiting Period
Under this plan there is a specific waiting period of 30-days. Damage occurring during
or before this period is not covered.
Betterment
Betterment will apply to all tyre claims. Liability for passenger vehicles can be
determined using the table below.
Important
Betterment for all other types of vehicles, is determined by calculating the percentage
of used tread.
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Not Covered under Tyre Protect
1. Tyres fitted on vehicles used for commercial purposes.
2. Safety devices built into or fitted in a tyre or tyres.
3. Flat tyres caused by anything other than a road hazard.
4. Damage to tyres as a result of driving while a tyre or tyres are deflated or over
inflated.
5. Damage to tyres that have a tread depth of less than 1mm at any point.
6. Damage to tyres fitted to a vehicle used for racing, pace setting, speed testing,
reliability trials, hire or reward, off-road activities, dispatch or courier services, or
driving tuition, or taxi services.
7. Damage caused by or resulting from an accident involving the motor vehicle on
which the tyres were fitted.
8. Damage to rims or mags fitted on or in the tyre.
9. Liability to third parties, or third-party property damage.
10. Stolen tyres are not covered.
11. Fitment of the tyre.
12. Wheel alignment.
13. Wheel balancing.
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OPTIONAL SCRATCH & DENT
This product is only available if you have selected one of the options and have paid
the fee accordingly. This cover is not an insurance product.
Important
Any damage as a result of a vehicle accident is not covered. This scratch and dent
plan is a limited body maintenance plan, not vehicle insurance.
Cover Limit
The maximum value allowed in this section is R3 000 per vehicle.
Not Covered
If the maintenance required is not repairable using the methods mentioned, then there
will be no claim against this plan.
Waiting Period
Under this plan there is a 30 day waiting period irrespective of inspection.
Damage occurring during or before this period is not covered.
Claim Limit
You are limited to 2 claims per 12-monthly payments.
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OPTIONAL ENGINE WARRANTY
This cover is only available if you have selected one of the options and have paid the
fee accordingly. This cover is an insurance product.
Insured Event
This policy provides cover in the event of a sudden and unforeseen mechanical failure
of the insured vehicle. Pre-existing damage is not covered.
The insured vehicle is covered for the cost of repair or replacement of components
specifically listed under “Components Covered” section.
Any failure as a result of wear and tear which occurs within 10 000km of the
odometer reading at time of purchase of this product will be deemed to be
pre-existing damage.
Component Covered
Only the component listed below is covered under this plan.
Vehicles Covered
The major component warranty covers passenger vehicles, including 4x4s and utility
vehicles with a maximum gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 5 000kg.
Cover Limit
The individual cover limit for each component is stated under the components
covered section. Regardless of the number of claims - the maximum total amount
payable under this policy shall not exceed the current market value of the
insured vehicle.
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The Waiting Period
There is a 90-day waiting period before a claim will be considered. Damage occurring
during or before this period is not covered.
Betterment
If your claim is valid, it is not our aim to put your vehicle in a better condition than
before the claim.
Where replacement parts are fitted and this results in your vehicle being in a better
condition than it was prior to the breakdown, you will be required to pay towards
the cost. An example would be where new parts or components are fitted due to the
unavailability of parts in a similar condition to those which have failed.
The betterment percentage is calculated using your vehicles age, measured from date
of first registration, and the total distance travelled from date of first registration.
Vehicles less than 4-years old and which have travelled less than 120 000km will have
no betterment applied. Vehicles older than 4-years or with more than 120 000km will
have 10% betterment applied. The percentage applied will increase by 5% for each
additional year or 20000km travelled. This is the percentage for which you will be
held liable and is determined at time of claim.
Resultant Damage
Resultant damage is not covered under this policy. Meaning that we will not pay for a
failure, if caused by anything other than the covered component.
No Underlying Warranty
If you do not have an underlying warranty, this plan will provide cover limited to the
amounts provided in the components covered section.
Underlying Warranty
In the event of a valid claim on your underlying mechanical warranty’s engine benefit,
this product will boost your cover by the amount authorised on your underlying policy
or this policy's limit, whichever is the lesser.
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How Does My Service History Affect My Plan?
Your responsibilities with regard to servicing your vehicle are set out below.
If your motor vehicle has a full-service history, it must continue to be serviced and
maintained as per manufacturer’s specifications.
If your vehicle, at time of purchase of this warranty, does not have Full-Service
History the vehicle must be serviced, and your service history must be brought up
to date at your own expense.
The cover for vehicles which do not have a full-service history at the start of the plan
will be halved for the first 6 months. This means a maximum of 50% of the amount
normally authorised is payable in the event of a valid claim.
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DISCLOSURE NOTICE
Important information relating to your short-term policy.
If anyone completes or submits any transaction requirement on your behalf you must
satisfy yourself of the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.
You have the right (on request) to a copy of any transaction requirement submitted.
You have an obligation to disclose material information.
Where applicable, you have the right to request for recordings of any telephonic
disclosures. All material facts must be accurately and properly disclosed.
Material information is all the necessary information you must give us so that we
can accurately assess the risk, determine the premiums, terms & conditions that we
apply to your policy. You remain responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all
answers, statements or other information provided by or on your behalf.
If you do not give us full and correct information and the correct information
determines that we would not have accepted the risk had we known the true facts,
we may treat this insurance as though it never existed and decline all claims. We will
return your premiums to you, less any amounts you owe us.
You have an obligation to monitor cover and you must review and update the cover
periodically to ensure it remains adequate. You have the right to request recordings of
any telephonic disclosures (if they are available)
You have a 14 day cooling off period (for policies with a term of longer than 31 days).
You need to email us if you want to exercise this cooling of right.
You are also entitled to a 15 day grace period upon taking up this product.
Email us at [email protected]
How to submit Call us on (087) 2323 494
a claim
Visit www.mvia.insure
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You Have The Right To Complain
Email: [email protected]
How to contact Telephone: 011 726 8900 / 0860 726 890
the Short-term Fax: 011 726 5501
Ombudsman Physical address:1 Sturdee Avenue, 1st Floor, Block A,
Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
Postal Address: PO Box: 32334 Braamfontein, 2017
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 012 762 5000 / 012 470 9080
How to contact Fax: 012 348 3447 / 012 470 9097 / 086 764 1422
the FAIS Physical Address: Kasteel Park Office Park, Orange Building,
Ombudsman 2nd Floor, 546 Jochemus Street, Erasmus Kloof, Pretoria,
0048
Postal Address: P.O Box 74571, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040
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Nature Of The Relationship Between The Parties And Remuneration Arrangements
The functions of the Insurer are outsourced to the administrator. The binder holder
MVIA a division of FSP 45790 may receive a fee (up to a maximum of 9% (nine per
cent)) of your premium for the outsourced binder services it is authorised to renders
on behalf of Mutual & Federal Risk Financing Limited. This fee does not increase the
cost of your insurance. Furthermore, regulated commission of 12,5% in respect of
motor insurance
and 20% in respect of non-motor insurance is paid to your broker.
The binder holder earns more than 30% of total remuneration from Mutual & Federal
Risk Financing.
The binder holder (or its associate may receive financial benefit in the event that the
policies are profitable to the insurer as part of a cell captive arrangement. In order to
mitigate such potential conflict of interest we continuously monitor our processes to
ensure fair treatment of our policyholders.
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How we use the information we collect
We collect and process your personal information mainly to ensure that all detail relating
to policyholders associated with our broker/administrator is on record. We would verify
that the information provided to us as the insurer is correct at all times.
This would include details relating to your cover and identity as the policyholder. We will
use your personal information only for the purposes agreed with you, including:
1. To provide our products or services to you, and for the effective fulfillment of any
contractual obligations owed by us to you,
2. To comply with legal and regulatory requirements,
3. To comply with industry codes to which we subscribe or which apply to us,
4. To correctly assess your insurance needs in order to provide you with the most
suitable product at the most appropriate price,
5. To adequately fulfill your claims,
6. To conduct credit checks,
7. To confirm and verify your identity or to verify that you are an authorised user for
security purposes,
8. For the detection and prevention of fraud, crime, money laundering or other
malpractice,
9. For debt tracing or debt recovery,
10. To conduct market or customer satisfaction research or for statistical analysis,
11. For audit and record keeping purposes,
12. For the purpose of legal proceedings,
13. When it is otherwise required and/or allowed by law.
You also have the right to ask us to update, correct or delete your personal information.
You may do this by contacting your broker/administrator. We will take all reasonable
steps to verify your identity before providing any access to information held by us or
making any changes to your personal information. All complaints should be directed
to your insurer as an escalation where the broker/administrator has not successfully
addressed your request. You also have the right to complain to the Information Regulator
should your complaint remain unresolved.
http://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/index.html.
Telephone number: (012) 406 4818
Facsimile number: (086) 500 3351
Contact Details Email: [email protected]
To view our full privacy notice and to exercise your
preferences, please visit our website on https://www.
oldmutual.co.za/insure/about-us/old-mutual-insure-privacy-
policy
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