National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010
93Particulars of insurance entered into by credit provider
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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.
Note: Credit‑related insurance consists of insurance over mortgaged property or consumer credit insurance.