FAQs

Anyone who has a policy that qualifies for a loan. This policy would have passed the initial period and acquired surrender value.

MOMPATI should be considered as a long-term investment as the initial expenses charged are high in relation to the premiums paid in the first year. After the policy has been in force for a period of approximately five years however, the effects of the expenses reduce, and positive returns can be expected. It is for this reason that Botswana Life Insurance Limited requires a minimum term of 10 years.

No. The Government is providing a tax relief on contributions for pension policies, a tax free investment and tax free cash at retirement; it is for these reasons that funds should not be borrowed from pension policies. Pension policies can neither be surrendered, nor be used as a security at the Bank.

For plans with life cover, medical examinations may be required. This will depend on the amount of life cover, your age, habits, and personal and family health history.

What is the minimum/maximum that one can apply for?

If life cover is required the premium rates applicable to clients that submit a negative HIV anti-body test result are a fraction of those where one chooses not to go for HIV testing. In addition all ancillary benefits are available where the client has submitted a negative HIV anti-body test result. In this case, in the event that you contract AIDS later and die from it, you will be fully covered.

If you do not wish to submit HIV test results the ancillary benefits listed above are not available for selection. The maximum sum assured is then limited to 5 times one’s annual salary, or P200 000, whichever is less.

An interest of 1.5 percent per month is charged on the loan balance.

Provided a policy has acquired a surrender value, it may be made paid-up. In this case contributions cease and reduced benefits are enjoyed for the remainder of the policy term.

In terms of section 100 of the Insurance Industry Act of 1987, you may within 90 days of signing your proposal form, or within 30 days of receipt of your policy document, inform Botswana Life Insurance Limited of your intention to cancel the policy. In this case you may expect a full refund of premiums paid.

Should you stop paying your premiums after the policy has acquired a surrender value then you may leave your policy as a paid-up investment or you may request payment of the surrender value. If you decide to leave a policy with life cover in a paid-up state, the future cost of the life cover may gradually reduce the cash value eventually causing the policy to expire.

This refers to protection against future loss in exchange of periodic payments.

Yes. There are two main reasons for repaying the loan. Firstly the long term growth of the policy is not affected and secondly the full amount of the benefit will be payable when the policy matures.

This is the period in the life of the policy where contributions in the policy are directed towards expenses and risks inherent in the policy such that no amounts are invested. The period varies according to the term of the policy.

MOMPATI is an effective assurance and investment programme that ensures the attainment of your individual and family financial goals.

It is not possible to know the maturity value of any policy before it matures. This is so because contributions made in all the policies are invested and the value is calculated using the current unit price which fluctuates on a monthly basis.

There is no interest charged on the encashment, but the value of your policy is affected by the withdrawal made in the policy. The value of the encashment is based on the number of units encashed as well as the unit price.

With the UNIVERSAL LIFE PROGRAMME (Mompati) long term insurance needs can be tailored to individual requirements. These may include general needs like capital build-up for children’s education, starting a business or more formal requirements such as the provision of a retirement fund, providing alternative income or lump sum in the case of a breadwinner’s premature death, serious illness or disability. Needs may also include more specialized areas like business assurance. The list is as wide as individual needs.

Both are death claims,but the death of a policy holder or owner who is also the insured , will result in a death claim and the closure of that policy. Whereas , covered persons will receive funeral benefits.

Yes. Although it is not compulsory you are advised to do so, so that the long term value of your policy is not negatively affected.

Permanent disability or death of the breadwinner, difficulty in following an informal saving plan, lack of investment expertise and limited options in investment portfolios. Your financial advisor or broker will assist you in the important task of assessing your immediate and long-term needs, so that the policy you take is tailored to your specific needs.

Proceeds forwarded to the guardian fund are for minor beneficiaries and deceased persons. Upon receipt of the money, the guardian fund communicates the claiming procedure with the relatives.

No. Most insurance policies are long term investments; hence it is advisable to let the policy run until maturity so that one can reap the full benefits of the policy.