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Short-Term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No. 53 of 1998)

Part VII : Business practice, policies and policyholder protection

Policies

52. Short-term policies entered into by certain minors

 

A minor who has attained the age of 18 years may, without the consent of his or her guardian as if he or she has attained majority, enter into or vary, or deal with a short-term policy and pay the premium due under the policy with money which he or she has earned or which is at his or her disposal, and a policy benefit under the policy shall be provided to the minor who may deal with it as he or she thinks fit without the consent of his or her guardian, as if he or she has attained majority.