The Easy Way to Know if You Have a PPI Policy
The news about PPI policies might have you concerned. Some reports talk about people who found out they were paying for PPI (payment protection insurance) when they were unaware that they had a policy. Luckily, finding out if you might be one of these people is a simple matter of checking your paperwork.
PPI is an insurance product whose purpose is to protect the policy holder. If the policy holder is unable to make monthly payments on the loan due to illness, accident or loss of job, the policy covers these costs. PPI claims are filed against the policy and the policy is enacted.
It is vital to understand that PPI is voluntary. The coverage is not right for everyone and many people do not wish to carry it or pay for it. Find out if you do have a PPI policy attached to one of your loans and, if you do, what it is costing you and what it covers. The easiest way to do this is to check your loan or credit agreement paperwork. PPI will be called out as a separate cost.
It is even easier to check for PPI on credit cards. If you carry a balance on the card, the PPI charge will show up each month on your statement.
