Legal Cover

 

The cost to lawyer up can cost a fortune. So, be prepared with Legal Cover that’ll protect you and your pocket.

 

 

 

 

What is Legal Cover?

 

You never know when you may need legal assistance and it can come at a huge cost. Get reliable assistance and advice with our Legal Cover. Not only will we ensure that you know and understand your legal rights, but you will enjoy benefits like unlimited telephonic advice, litigation cover, tax assistance, mediation and more.

 

 

Who is covered?

 

This policy covers you and your legal/traditional spouse plus up to four dependent children. If you get married after the commencement of your policy, the date of marriage will be noted as your spouse’s commencement date.

 

What is covered?

The Legal Cover policy offers four helpful benefits:

 

Basic benefit

Mediation benefit

Tax benefit

Litigation benefit

What is covered?

The Legal Cover policy offers four helpful benefits:

 

Provides unlimited telephonic advice on personal legal and labour matters from day one of you taking out the policy even if the matter happened before the start date of the policy.

  • With this benefit you’ll be entitled to unlimited informal mediation and assistance in matters that came up after the commencement date of your policy.
  • Mediation will take place on your behalf through written letters, telephonic calls, emails, and face-to-face consultations.
  • This benefit provides assistance up to the point where litigation is unavoidable.

Enjoy the services of registered tax practitioners as they’ll provide advice as well as assistance with tax returns and submissions.

  • This benefit provides cover when you are involved in any court proceedings in criminal, civil or labour matters where physical representation is needed.
  • The cover amount is limited to the benefit plan selected and has a waiting period.

 

Choose a plan that’s best for you.

*Premiums are subject to annual review. The main member must be 18 years or older.

Cover

Who is Covered

Legal assistance and

representation

Unlimited 24-hour

telephonic advice

Contract draw up

and negotiation

Court representation

- Civil

Court representation

- Criminal

Court representation

- Family

Court representation

- Labour

Identity theft related

Identity theft related

Maintenance hearings

Unopposed divorces

Opposed divorces

Antenuptial Contracts

 

Essential Plan

R99 p/m

 

Main member,

spouse and up to

four children

Elite Plan

R199 p/m

 

Main member,

spouse and up to

four children

Elite Plan Plus

R319 p/m

 

Main member,

spouse and up to

four children

Access Plan

R49 p/m (Exclusively online)

Essential Plan

R99 p/m

Elite Plan

R199 p/m

Elite Plan Plus

R319 p/m

Added Benefits

Tax benefit

Road Accident Fund

claims assist

Bail cover

Estate assist

Cyber bullying

Cyber theft

Cyber attack

Cyber liability

Elite Plan

(Up to R6000)

Elite Plus Plan

(Up to R10 000)

(Up to R25 000)

(Up to R100 000)

Limits

Cover limit

Excess

Waiting period

Access Plan

R50 000

3 months

Essential Plan

R100 000

3 months

Elite Plan

R200 000

3 months

Elite Plus Plan

R300 000

1 month

Frequently asked questions

What are my obligations?

You must:

  • Tell us if any of the details or declarations you have made are incorrect or if any of your details or declarations change.
  • Report any legal or labour matter to us within 31 days of you becoming aware.
  • Give us true and complete information. Any false information may lead to the cancellation of your policy, and you will be liable for all our legal costs incurred.

How do I claim or report a new case?

To claim on the Legal Cover policy, contact our call centre on 0860 10 55 38 from Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00 and one of our helpful consultants will assist you.

To download your Legal cover terms and conditions, click here