Bwenzi Funeral Plan is a funeral product that pays out a lump sum amount of money up to MWK1,000,000.00 upon death of the life assured. With a monthly premium, core cover is provided for the main member, spouse and up to 4 children. Additional children pay an additional premium.
The plan allows principal member to add to his/her policy other dependants of his/her choice, such as
parents, etc.
No underwriting is required on this policy.
Packages
Eligibility
Cooling–off period
Grace period
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Principal member must be older than 18 years at policy inception.
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Principal member and extended family members must not be older than 65 years at policy inception.
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The spouse and parents must not be older than 75 years at policy inception.
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Children are covered up to the age of 21.
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The policy has a cooling-off period of 30 days. This is to allow the policyholder to decide if the funeral plan meets their needs.
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If the policyholder decides to cancel the policy within the 30 days cooling-off period, all premiums paid will be refunded–unless a claim has already been paid.
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Premiums are payable monthly in advance on the first day of the month.
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If a premium is not paid on the due date, a grace period of 1 month applies. The policy will still be active during the grace period.
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If a claim occurs when the policy is in the grace period, the claim is payable after deducting outstanding premiums.
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If a premium is not paid at the end of the grace period, the policy lapses and it will not be of any effect.
Waiting period
Exclusions
Other terms
Rate reviews
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Immediate cover if death is because of an accident, subject to receiving the first premium.
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Waiting period of 3 months for immediate family members (Main member, spouse, and children)
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Waiting period of 6 months for extended family members and parents
VLA will only cover risks that are specified in the policy. Exclusions include the following:
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War
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Violation of criminal law by the life assured
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Suicide - whether sane or insane,
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National disaster
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Benefits under this policy cannot be ceded, pledged or assigned in any way.
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The policy does not have a surrender value of paid-up value.
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Policy benefits are paid in the lawful currency of Malawi.
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Carried out on an annual basis (Allowing for actual experience)
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Premium rates may change following rate review, in the case of significantly adverse claims experience,
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VLA reserves the right to review rates, subject to giving 3 months’ notice.