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Laptop insurance

In today's technology-centred world, getting the right insurance for your laptop and accessories has never been more important.

At Santam, we want to help you make sure you've got the right cover for this important tool which is why we offer cover for your laptop as well as any laptop accessories (your charger and cables for example), including standard software generally available in retail stores, if it is specified as part of your home insurance policy.

Cover options

Santam provides comprehensive cover against theft, fire and damage, mechanical, electrical or an electronic breakdown if you specify it under the all risks section of your home insurance policy. You also receive cover for your laptop in the instance of damage caused by lightning or flooding under your house contents policy. An excess fee of R500 is payable for any laptop claim.

  • Comprehensive cover: Comprehensive cover against theft, fire and damage for your laptop when you specify under the all risks section of your home insurance policy.     
  • Limited cover: Covered against theft, and damage caused by lightning and flood under your house contents.
  • Excess:  R500
  • SOS services: 6 Free SOS services.

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The benefits of insuring with us

Santam is the insurer of choice for thousands of South Africans countrywide. We help you be safe and stay safe – everywhere you go. If you need four more reasons to choose insurance good and proper.

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Make sure your home contents are sufficiently covered by using the online calculator to establish the true value of your belongings.

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