Santam Offers Computer Risk Cover to SA Teachers

Santam has offered Computer Risk Cover to SA teachers This is after the DoBE offered allowance to teachers to buy laptops.

Santam, one of South Africa's leading insurance providers, has offered a unique all risk cover to over 350,000 teachers who received an allowance to purchase laptops.

The allowance was awarded by the Department of Basic Education through its Teacher Laptop Initiative, with the objective of providing all teachers with a monthly allowance to cover internet connectivity and the cost of the actual laptop.

Santam's offer includes very competitive premium prices to cover loss and/or damage to the laptops.

"We applaud the DoBE for acknowledging the importance of internet access for teachers in order to obtain additional information for their learners," said Dr. Nolwandle Mbalo, the Head of Network Solutions at Santam.

"The teachers who qualify for the initiative are entitled to a R130 subsidy per month from the Department of Education which will include insurance from Santam," he said.

The main aim of the initiative is to ensure that all teachers have access to the very latest information and learning tools. It is hoped that by providing teachers with the information to their fingertips, they will be able to improve the quality of education in South Africa and create an atmosphere of appreciation for education among pupils.

The new initiative is also a good chance for Santam to enter a non traditional market and increase its visibility in the public sector market dominated by teaching staff.