1. What is “GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3”?
The GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3 consists of three (3) regular premium whole of life participating insurance plans that offers you the flexibility to choose from a selection of base plans with optional Multiplier Riders to enhance your coverage such as for comprehensive critical illness cover from the early to critical stages, according to your protection needs. This series of base plans allows you to participate in the performance of the participating fund in the form of bonuses that are not guaranteed. The objective of the plans is to provide insurance protection together with stable medium- to long-term returns using a combination of guaranteed benefits and non-guaranteed bonuses.
2. What is the coverage under GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3?
There are 3 base plans available under GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3, namely GREAT Flexi Protect 3, GREAT Flexi Living Protect 3 and GREAT Complete Flexi Living Protect 3 with different features and benefits to match your protection needs.
· GREAT Flexi Protect 3 provides financial protection against death, total and permanent disability, accidental total and permanent disability and terminal illness.
· GREAT Flexi Living Protect 3 provides financial protection against death, total and permanent disability, accidental total and permanent disability, terminal illness and critical stage critical illness. In addition, this plan also provides benefit for Angioplasty and Other Invasive Treatment For Coronary Artery.
· GREAT Complete Flexi Living Protect 3 provides financial protection against death, total and permanent disability, accidental total and permanent disability, terminal illness and critical illness across different stages of severity. In addition, this plan also provides additional benefits in the form of special benefit, juvenile benefit, senior benefit and benign tumour benefit.
Table below shows an overview of coverage under GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3 and the optional Multiplier Riders available:
COVERAGE |
BASE PLANS |
CHOICE OF UP TO 3 OPTIONAL RIDERS |
GREAT Flexi Protect 3 |
GREAT Flexi Living Protect 3 |
GREAT Complete Flexi Living Protect 3 |
Term Multiplier Rider 3 |
Living Multiplier Rider 3 |
Complete Living Multiplier Rider 3 |
Death, Total and Permanent Disability, Terminal Illness |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Accidental Total and Permanent Disability |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
|
|
Critical Stage of Critical Illness |
|
✓ |
✓ |
|
✓ |
✓ |
Early and Intermediate Stages of Critical Illness |
|
|
✓ |
|
|
✓ |
Additional Benefits: Special Benefit, Juvenile Benefit, Senior Benefit, Benign Tumour Benefit |
|
Only for Angioplasty |
✓ |
|
Only for Angioplasty |
Only for Angioplasty |
For detailed terms and conditions on the benefits payable, you are advised to read the policy contract.
3. Are the premium rates for GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3 and the optional Multiplier Riders guaranteed? ·
The premium rates for GREAT Flexi Protect 3 and Term Multiplier Rider 3 are guaranteed.
The premium rates for GREAT Flexi Living Protect 3, GREAT Complete Flexi Living Protect 3, Living Multiplier Rider 3 and Complete Living Multiplier Rider 3 are NOT guaranteed. We may change these rates based on future experience. We may amend the premium rates at any time with at least 45 days' notice before the premium due date at which the amended rates will apply. The amended rates will apply according to the age next birthday of the life assured as at the date of commencement of the policy.
4. What are the types of bonuses that I will receive under GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3?
GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3 provides both guaranteed and non-guaranteed benefits. The guaranteed benefits, including bonuses which have already been declared, will be paid regardless of how the participating fund performs. Non-guaranteed benefits are in the form of future bonuses. The future bonuses which have yet to be declared are not guaranteed and are dependent on the performance of the participating fund. There are two main types of bonuses for GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3:
· reversionary bonus; and
· terminal bonus.
5. What happens if you surrender GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3 early?
If you surrender your policy after the 14-day free-look period, you may lose part or all of the premiums paid. This is because the surrender value, if any, that is payable to you may be zero or less than the total premiums paid. Buying a new policy may mean we need to reassess the life assured's health and circumstances and may result in higher premiums and/or benefit exclusions due to the age and health status. There will be no protection if you surrender your policy early and you will also lose part or all of your premiums.
6. What are the risks of a participating regular premium whole life plan?
GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3 provides guaranteed and non-guaranteed benefits. We will pay the guaranteed benefits no matter how the participating fund performs. Non-guaranteed benefits do depend on the performance of the participating fund.
For more details on GREAT Flexi Protect Series 3, please refer to the product summary of the relevant plan. Alternatively, you may also speak to your financial representative or call us at 1800 248 2888 (9am to 5.30pm (Mon- Fri).