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Absa branches now offer legal cover

Absa announced yesterday 13 March 2012 that it will be offering legal cover through the its branch network as part of its diverse insurance service offering. The legal cover, known as 'Absa Law For You', has been on offer through its call centre for a number of years.
Absa branches now offer legal cover

Herman Moloi, GM at Absa Insurance Company, says, "We are excited about this new offering. It will assist us to be a one-stop shop for quality insurance offering and make legal cover accessible to a higher number of South Africans."

The service offers three main benefits - Basic, Mediation and Litigation.

With the basic benefit, policyholders are entitled to free legal advice on any matter. It also provides cover for matters that occurred prior to the commencement of the policy. Mediation benefit entitles policyholders to free legal advice and informal mediation for the full term of the policy on any legal matter that arises after the commencement date. Litigation benefit includes cover for court proceedings (criminal, civil, family or labour) and where physical representation is required.

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