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A protection label does not establish individual insurance cover

Eligibility, exclusions and claims conditions determine a separate protection product.

Its presence beside a loan is not confirmation that it would pay in a particular event.

Keep the policy wording and cost visible instead of using its name as reassurance. Whether it meets an individual's need requires assessment beyond this general explanation.

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Definitions

Total repayable
Sum payable under the stated schedule and its assumptions; contingent charges and changes must be considered separately.
Amount received
Money actually made available to the borrower, which can differ from the stated loan amount if a charge is deducted.

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