Accidental Damage from Handling

Product Disclosure Statement

Prepared by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Date prepared: 1st of December, 2016

Important information

As a purchaser of AppleCare+ for iPhone, AppleCare+ for iPad, AppleCare+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition or AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Hermès You are entitled to the benefit of the Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) coverage which is underwritten by AIG and is a component of the AppleCare+ suite of product and services. The ADH coverage cannot be purchased separately from the Plan. For details of the Plan, please read carefully the Terms.

This Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) contains information about the key benefits and significant features of the ADH coverage and important information about Your rights and obligations including information about Cooling Off Period, Privacy, General Insurance Code of Practice and Dispute Resolution. The purpose of this PDS is to give You information You may require to make an informed decision about whether to purchase the Plan which includes the ADH coverage. Some of the words and phrases frequently used in this PDS and the Apple notice (see below) have special meanings. Their meanings are explained in section Definitions of this PDS. Any information contained in this PDS is general information only and is not intended to constitute advice, nor is it a recommendation or an opinion that the ADH coverage is suitable for or takes into account, Your specific objectives, financial situation or particular needs.

How the Accidental Damage from Handling insurance cover works

The ADH coverage is issued/insured by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

We issue/insure the ADH coverage pursuant to an Australian Financial Services Licence granted to Us by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Cover available

ADH coverage is limited to the benefits and subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in sections 3.2 of the Terms. ADH coverage applies to a Covered Device.

ADH coverage applies to an operational or mechanical failure caused by an accident from handling that is the result of an unexpected and unintentional external event (e.g. drops and liquid contact) that arises from Your normal daily usage of the Covered Device as intended for such Covered Device.

ADH coverage does not include: (i) protection against normal wear and tear, theft, misplacement, reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct associated with handling and use of the Covered Device; (ii) protection against any other act or result not covered by the Plan, as set out in Section 4.2 of the Terms; or (iii) any resultant damage to the Covered Device that arises from one or more conditions described in (i) or (ii).

Benefits

If Your Covered Device fails because of accidental damage from handling, Apple will, subject to the relevant service fee either (i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (ii) exchange the Covered Device with a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability (each, a "Service Event"). IMPORTANT: Your ADH coverage will expire prior to the end of the term of the Plan once Apple, as a result of ADH claims, has provided to You two Service Events.

Costs

Premiums

You are the beneficiary under the Master Policy and the cost of Your Plan includes the premium for the ADH coverage ranges between 8% and 55% of the cost of Your Plan.

Service fee

If You make a claim, You may be required to pay the relevant service fee to Apple as follows:

For iPhone Screen-only ADH Claims, the Covered Device must have no additional damage beyond the screen damage, including, but not limited to, bent or dented enclosure, that would prevent Apple from replacing the screen on the Covered Device. Covered Device with additional damage will be categorized as iPhone All Other ADH Claims. This Accidental Damage claim categorization is only relevant for the iPhone.

How to make a claim

You must submit any claim to Apple. When You make a claim, You may be required to provide an explanation of where and when the accident occurred with a detailed description of the actual event. If Your claim is approved, You will have to pay the relevant service fee to Apple. Please see section 3.2 of the Terms for more details on how to make a claim.

Cooling off period

Once Your ADH coverage has commenced You have a 30 day cooling off period within which You may cancel the ADH coverage. To cancel Your ADH coverage during the cooling off period, please send Apple Your written request to cancel Your ADH coverage. You will receive a full refund less the value of any service provided or claims made under the Plan. However if you elect not to be covered by ADH Coverage, you will need to cancel the entire Plan.

The Code of Practice

AIG is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. This aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry, improve the way the claims and complaints are handled and help people better understand how general insurance works. Information brochures on the Code are available upon request.

The Financial Claims Scheme

The protection provided under the Federal Government’s Financial Claims Scheme (the Scheme) applies to this Insurance. In the unlikely event that we are unable to meet our obligations under this insurance, as a person entitled to make a claim under this insurance cover, you may be entitled to payment under the Scheme (access to the Scheme is subject to eligibility criteria). Information about the Scheme can be obtained from the APRA website at www.fcs.gov.au.

Your Duty of Disclosure

Before you enter into an insurance contract, you have a duty to tell us anything that you know, or could reasonably be expected to know, may affect our decision to insure you and on what terms.

You have this duty until we agree to insure you.

You have the same duty before you renew, extend, vary or reinstate an insurance contract.

You do not need to tell us anything that:

reduces the risk we insure you for; or

is common knowledge; or

we know or should know as an insurer; or

we waive your duty to tell us about.

If you do not tell us something:

If you do not tell us anything you are required to, we may cancel your contract or reduce the amount we will pay you if you make a claim, or both; and

If your failure to tell us is fraudulent, we may refuse to pay a claim and treat the contract as if it never existed.

Privacy consent and disclosure

This notice sets out how AIG collects, uses and discloses personal information about:

You, if an individual; and

other individuals You provide information about.

Further information about our Privacy Policy is available at www.aig.com.au or by contacting Us at australia.privacy.manager@aig.com or on 1300 030 886.

How We collect Your personal information

AIG usually collects personal information from You or Your agents.

AIG may also collect personal information from:

Our agents and service providers;

other insurers;

people who are involved in a claim or assist Us in investigating or processing claims, including third parties claiming under Your policy, witnesses and medical practitioners;

third parties who may be arranging insurance cover for a group that You are a part of;

providers of marketing lists and industry databases; and

publicly available sources.

Why We collect Your personal information

AIG collects information necessary to:

underwrite and administer Your insurance cover;

maintain and improve customer service; and

advise You of Our and other products and services that may interest You.

To whom We disclose Your personal information

In the course of underwriting and administering Your policy We may disclose Your information to:

entities to which AIG is related, reinsurers, contractors or third party providers providing services related to the administration of Your policy;

banks and financial institutions for policy payments;

assessors, third party administrators, emergency providers, retailers, medical providers, travel carriers, in the event of a claim;

other entities to enable them to offer their products or services to You; and

government, law enforcement, dispute resolution, statutory or regulatory bodies, or as required by law.

AIG is likely to disclose information to some of these entities located overseas, including in the following countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand as well as any country in which You have a claim and such other countries as may be notified in Our Privacy Policy from time to time. You may request not to receive direct marketing communications from AIG.

Access to Your personal information

Our Privacy Policy contains information about how You may access and seek correction of personal information We hold about You. In summary, You may gain access to Your personal

information by submitting a written request to AIG. In some circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), AIG may not permit access to Your personal information. Circumstances where access may be denied include where it would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals, or where it would be unlawful.

Complaints

Our Privacy Policy also contains information about how You may complain about a breach of the applicable privacy principles and how We will deal with such a complaint.

Consent Acknowledgment

Your application for the Plan includes a consent that You, and any other individuals You provide information about, consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information as set out in this notice.

Dispute resolution

What should You do if You have a complaint?

AIG are committed to handling any complaints about our products or services efficiently and fairly. If You have a complaint:

1. Contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and/or in writing to:

Head of Compliance

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

2. If Your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved You may request that the matter be reviewed by our Internal Dispute Resolution Committee ("IDRC") by writing to the person who signed the response letter. Alternatively, You can contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and request the matter be referred to the IDRC. We will respond to You with the Committee’s findings within 15 working days. You can also write directly to the Chairperson of the IDRC:

The Chairperson IDRC

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

3. If You are not satisfied with the finding of the Committee, You may be able to take Your matter to an independent dispute resolution body, Financial Ombudsman Service. This external dispute resolution body can make decisions with which AIG are obliged to comply.

Contact details are:

Financial Ombudsman Service

Phone: 1300 78 08 08 (local call fee applies)

Email: info@fos.org.au

Internet: www.fos.org.au

GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC 3001

Changes to this PDS

The information in this document is current as at the date of this PDS. We may change some of the information in the PDS that is not materially adverse from time to time without needing to notify You. You may review the current version of the PDS at any time by visiting the website www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplus_au_pds.html.

Should You require it, We will provide You with a paper version of this PDS free of charge upon receipt of such request. If it becomes necessary, We will issue a supplementary or replacement PDS.

Definitions

Apple means Apple Pty Limited ABN 46 002 510 054.

ADH coverage means the accidental damage from handling insurance cover that commences immediately upon Your purchase of the Plan.

Covered Device means an Apple-branded iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Hermès and the Apple-branded accessories contained in its original packaging listed on Your proof of coverage document.

Master Policy means the group insurance policy issued to Apple by Us and referred to in the Apple notice.

PDS means Product Disclosure Statement.

Plan means the service contract that governs the hardware service and technical support provided to You by Apple under the AppleCare+ for iPhone, or AppleCare+ for iPad, Apple Care+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition and AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Hermès for a Covered Device.

Terms means the terms and conditions of the AppleCare+ Plan.

You, Your means the person who has purchased the Plan and is a beneficiary of the Master Policy.

We, Us, Our, AIG means AIG Australia Limited ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686.

For any enquiries and assistance

AIG Customer Service Centre

Email: australia.acplus@aig.com

120116 AC+ APAC PDS English V1.9

Accidental Damage from Handling

Product Disclosure Statement

Prepared by:

AIG Australia Limited 

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Date prepared: 7th of June, 2016

Important information

As a purchaser of AppleCare+ for iPhone, AppleCare+ for iPad, AppleCare+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition or AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Hermès You are entitled to the benefit of the Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) coverage which is underwritten by AIG and is a component of the AppleCare+ suite of product and services. The ADH coverage cannot be purchased separately from the Plan. For details of the Plan, please read carefully the Terms.

This Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) contains information about the key benefits and significant features of the ADH coverage and important information about Your rights and obligations including information about Cooling Off Period, Privacy, General Insurance Code of Practice and Dispute Resolution. The purpose of this PDS is to give You information You may require to make an informed decision about whether to purchase the Plan which includes the ADH coverage. Some of the words and phrases frequently used in this PDS and the Apple notice (see below) have special meanings. Their meanings are explained in section Definitions of this PDS. Any information contained in this PDS is general information only and is not intended to constitute advice, nor is it a recommendation or an opinion that the ADH coverage is suitable for or takes into account, Your specific objectives, financial situation or particular needs.

How the Accidental Damage from Handling insurance cover works

The ADH coverage is issued/insured by:

AIG Australia Limited 

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

We issue/insure the ADH coverage pursuant to an Australian Financial Services Licence granted to Us by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. 

PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Cover available

ADH coverage is limited to the benefits and subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in sections 3.2 of the Terms. ADH coverage applies to a Covered Device. 

ADH coverage applies to an operational or mechanical failure caused by an accident from handling that is the result of an unexpected and unintentional external event (e.g. drops and liquid contact) that arises from Your normal daily usage of the Covered Device as intended for such Covered Device. 

ADH coverage does not include: (i) protection against normal wear and tear, theft, misplacement, reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct associated with handling and use of the Covered Device; (ii) protection against any other act or result not covered by the Plan, as set out in Section 4.2 of the Terms; or (iii) any resultant damage to the Covered Device that arises from one or more conditions described in (i) or (ii). 

Benefits 

If Your Covered Device fails because of accidental damage from handling, Apple will, subject to the relevant service fee either (i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (ii) exchange the Covered Device with a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability (each, a "Service Event"). IMPORTANT: Your ADH coverage will expire prior to the end of the term of the Plan once Apple, as a result of ADH claims, has provided to You two Service Events. 

Costs 

Premiums

You are the beneficiary under the Master Policy and the cost of Your Plan includes the premium for the ADH coverage ranges between 8% and 55% of the cost of Your Plan. 

Service fee

If You make a claim, You may be required to pay the relevant service fee to Apple as follows:

For iPhone Screen-only ADH Claims, the Covered Device must have no additional damage beyond the screen damage, including, but not limited to, bent or dented enclosure, that would prevent Apple from replacing the screen on the Covered Device. Covered Device with additional damage will be categorized as iPhone All Other ADH Claims. This Accidental Damage claim categorization is only relevant for the iPhone.

How to make a claim

You must submit any claim to Apple. When You make a claim, You may be required to provide an explanation of where and when the accident occurred with a detailed description of the actual event. If Your claim is approved, You will have to pay the relevant service fee to Apple. Please see section 3.2 of the Terms for more details on how to make a claim.  

Cooling off period 

Once Your ADH coverage has commenced You have a 30 day cooling off period within which You may cancel the ADH coverage. To cancel Your ADH coverage during the cooling off period, please send Apple Your written request to cancel Your ADH coverage. You will receive a full refund less the value of any service provided or claims made under the Plan. However if you elect not to be covered by ADH Coverage, you will need to cancel the entire Plan. 

The Code of Practice

AIG is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. This aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry, improve the way the claims and complaints are handled and help people better understand how general insurance works. Information brochures on the Code are available upon request.

Your Duty of Disclosure

Before you enter into an insurance contract, you have a duty to tell us anything that you know, or could reasonably be expected to know, may affect our decision to insure you and on what terms.

You have this duty until we agree to insure you.

You have the same duty before you renew, extend, vary or reinstate an insurance contract.

You do not need to tell us anything that:

• reduces the risk we insure you for; or
• is common knowledge; or
• we know or should know as an insurer; or
• we waive your duty to tell us about.

If you do not tell us something:

• If you do not tell us anything you are required to, we may cancel your contract or reduce the amount we will pay you if you make a claim, or both; and

• If your failure to tell us is fraudulent, we may refuse to pay a claim and treat the contract as if it never existed.

Privacy consent and disclosure

This notice sets out how AIG collects, uses and discloses personal information about:

• You, if an individual; and
• other individuals You provide information about.

Further information about our Privacy Policy is available at www.aig.com.au or by contacting Us at australia.privacy.manager@aig.com or on 1300 030 886.

How We collect Your personal information

AIG usually collects personal information from You or Your agents.

AIG may also collect personal information from:

• Our agents and service providers;
• other insurers;
• people who are involved in a claim or assist Us in investigating or processing claims, including third parties claiming under Your policy, witnesses and medical practitioners;
• third parties who may be arranging insurance cover for a group that You are a part of;
• providers of marketing lists and industry databases; and
• publicly available sources.

Why We collect Your personal information

AIG collects information necessary to:

• underwrite and administer Your insurance cover;
• maintain and improve customer service; and
• advise You of Our and other products and services that may interest You.

To whom We disclose Your personal information

In the course of underwriting and administering Your policy We may disclose Your information to:

• entities to which AIG is related, reinsurers, contractors or third party providers providing services related to the administration of Your policy;
• banks and financial institutions for policy payments;
• assessors, third party administrators, emergency providers, retailers, medical providers, travel carriers, in the event of a claim;
• other entities to enable them to offer their products or services to You; and
• government, law enforcement, dispute resolution, statutory or regulatory bodies, or as required by law.

AIG is likely to disclose information to some of these entities located overseas, including in the following countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand as well as any country in which You have a claim and such other countries as may be notified in Our Privacy Policy from time to time. You may request not to receive direct marketing communications from AIG.

Access to Your personal information

Our Privacy Policy contains information about how You may access and seek correction of personal information We hold about You. In summary, You may gain access to Your personal 

information by submitting a written request to AIG. In some circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), AIG may not permit access to Your personal information. Circumstances where access may be denied include where it would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals, or where it would be unlawful.

Complaints

Our Privacy Policy also contains information about how You may complain about a breach of the applicable privacy principles and how We will deal with such a complaint.

Consent Acknowledgment

Your application for the Plan includes a consent that You, and any other individuals You provide information about, consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information as set out in this notice.

Dispute resolution

What should You do if You have a complaint? 

AIG are committed to handling any complaints about our products or services efficiently and fairly. If You have a complaint:

1. Contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and/or in writing to:

Head of Compliance 

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

2. If Your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved You may request that the matter be reviewed by our Internal Dispute Resolution Committee ("IDRC") by writing to the person who signed the response letter. Alternatively, You can contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and request the matter be referred to the IDRC. We will respond to You with the Committee’s findings within 15 working days. You can also write directly to the Chairperson of the IDRC:

The Chairperson IDRC

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

3. If You are not satisfied with the finding of the Committee, You may be able to take Your matter to an independent dispute resolution body, Financial Ombudsman Service. This external dispute resolution body can make decisions with which AIG are obliged to comply. 

Contact details are:

Financial Ombudsman Service

Phone: 1300 78 08 08 (local call fee applies)

Email: info@fos.org.au

Internet: www.fos.org.au

GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC 3001

Changes to this PDS

The information in this document is current as at the date of this PDS. We may change some of the information in the PDS that is not materially adverse from time to time without needing to notify You. You may review the current version of the PDS at any time by visiting the website www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplus_au_pds.html. 

Should You require it, We will provide You with a paper version of this PDS free of charge upon receipt of such request. If it becomes necessary, We will issue a supplementary or replacement PDS.

Definitions

Apple means Apple Pty Limited ABN 46 002 510 054.

ADH coverage means the accidental damage from handling insurance cover that commences immediately upon Your purchase of the Plan. 

Covered Device means an Apple-branded iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Hermès and the Apple-branded accessories contained in its original packaging listed on Your proof of coverage document.

Master Policy means the group insurance policy issued to Apple by Us and referred to in the Apple notice. 

PDS means Product Disclosure Statement.

Plan means the service contract that governs the hardware service and technical support provided to You by Apple under the AppleCare+ for iPhone, or AppleCare+ for iPad, Apple Care+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition and AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Hermès for a Covered Device.

Terms means the terms and conditions of the AppleCare+ Plan.

You, Your means the person who has purchased the Plan and is a beneficiary of the Master Policy. 

We, Us, Our, AIG means AIG Australia Limited ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686.

For any enquiries and assistance 

AIG Customer Service Centre 

Email: australia.acplus@aig.com

060716 AC+ APAC PDS English V1.8

Accidental Damage from Handling

Product Disclosure Statement

Prepared by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Date prepared: 21st of March, 2016

Important information

As a purchaser of AppleCare+ for iPhone, AppleCare+ for iPad, AppleCare+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition or AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Hermès You are entitled to the benefit of the Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) coverage which is underwritten by AIG and is a component of the AppleCare+ suite of product and services. The ADH coverage cannot be purchased separately from the Plan. For details of the Plan, please read carefully the Terms.

This Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) contains information about the key benefits and significant features of the ADH coverage and important information about Your rights and obligations including information about Cooling Off Period, Privacy, General Insurance Code of Practice and Dispute Resolution. The purpose of this PDS is to give You information You may require to make an informed decision about whether to purchase the Plan which includes the ADH coverage. Some of the words and phrases frequently used in this PDS and the Apple notice (see below) have special meanings. Their meanings are explained in section Definitions of this PDS. Any information contained in this PDS is general information only and is not intended to constitute advice, nor is it a recommendation or an opinion that the ADH coverage is suitable for or takes into account, Your specific objectives, financial situation or particular needs.

How the Accidental Damage from Handling insurance cover works

The ADH coverage is issued/insured by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

We issue/insure the ADH coverage pursuant to an Australian Financial Services Licence granted to Us by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. 

PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Cover available

ADH coverage is limited to the benefits and subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in sections 3.2 of the Terms. ADH coverage applies to a Covered Device.

ADH coverage applies to an operational or mechanical failure caused by an accident from handling that is the result of an unexpected and unintentional external event (e.g. drops and liquid contact) that arises from Your normal daily usage of the Covered Device as intended for such Covered Device. 

ADH coverage does not include: (i) protection against normal wear and tear, theft, misplacement, reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct associated with handling and use of the Covered Device; (ii) protection against any other act or result not covered by the Plan, as set out in Section 4.2 of the Terms; or (iii) any resultant damage to the Covered Device that arises from one or more conditions described in (i) or (ii). 

Benefits

If Your Covered Device fails because of accidental damage from handling, Apple will, subject to the relevant service fee either (i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (ii) exchange the Covered Device with a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability (each, a "Service Event"). IMPORTANT: Your ADH coverage will expire prior to the end of the term of the Plan once Apple, as a result of ADH claims, has provided to You two Service Events.

Costs

Premiums

You are the beneficiary under the Master Policy and the cost of Your Plan includes the premium for the ADH coverage ranges between 8% and 55% of the cost of Your Plan.

Service fee

If You make a claim, You may be required to pay the relevant service fee to Apple as follows:

AppleCare+ for iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone SE AU$99

AppleCare+ for iPhone 6s, iPhone iPhone 6s Plus AU$99

AppleCare+ for iPad AU$65

AppleCare+ for iPod AU$45

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch AU$119

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport AU$99

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition AU$1500

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Hermès AU$119

How to make a claim

You must submit any claim to Apple. When You make a claim, You may be required to provide an explanation of where and when the accident occurred with a detailed description of the actual event. If Your claim is approved, You will have to pay the relevant service fee to Apple. Please see section 3.2 of the Terms for more details on how to make a claim.  

Cooling off period

Once Your ADH coverage has commenced You have a 30 day cooling off period within which You may cancel the ADH coverage. To cancel Your ADH coverage during the cooling off period, please send Apple Your written request to cancel Your ADH coverage. You will receive a full refund less the value of any service provided or claims made under the Plan. However if you elect not to be covered by ADH Coverage, you will need to cancel the entire Plan.

The Code of Practice

AIG is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. This aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry, improve the way the claims and complaints are handled and help people better understand how general insurance works. Information brochures on the Code are available upon request.

Your Duty of Disclosure

Before you enter into an insurance contract, you have a duty to tell us anything that you know, or could reasonably be expected to know, may affect our decision to insure you and on what terms.

You have this duty until we agree to insure you.

You have the same duty before you renew, extend, vary or reinstate an insurance contract.

You do not need to tell us anything that:

·        reduces the risk we insure you for; or

·        is common knowledge; or

·        we know or should know as an insurer; or

·        we waive your duty to tell us about.

If you do not tell us something

If you do not tell us anything you are required to, we may cancel your contract or reduce the amount we will pay you if you make a claim, or both.

If your failure to tell us is fraudulent, we may refuse to pay a claim and treat the contract as if it never existed.

Privacy consent and disclosure

This notice sets out how AIG collects, uses and discloses personal information about:

·       You, if an individual; and

·       other individuals You provide information about.

Further information about our Privacy Policy is available at www.aig.com.au or by contacting Us at australia.privacy.manager@aig.com or on 1300 030 886.

How We collect Your personal information

AIG usually collects personal information from You or Your agents.

AIG may also collect personal information from:

·       Our agents and service providers;

·       other insurers;

·       people who are involved in a claim or assist Us in investigating or processing claims, including third parties claiming under Your policy, witnesses and medical practitioners;

·       third parties who may be arranging insurance cover for a group that You are a part of;

·       providers of marketing lists and industry databases; and

·       publicly available sources.

Why We collect Your personal information

AIG collects information necessary to:

·       underwrite and administer Your insurance cover;

·       maintain and improve customer service; and

·       advise You of Our and other products and services that may interest You.

To whom We disclose Your personal information

In the course of underwriting and administering Your policy We may disclose Your information to:

·       entities to which AIG is related, reinsurers, contractors or third party providers providing services related to the administration of Your policy;

·       banks and financial institutions for policy payments;

·       assessors, third party administrators, emergency providers, retailers, medical providers, travel carriers, in the event of a claim;

·       other entities to enable them to offer their products or services to You; and

·       government, law enforcement, dispute resolution, statutory or regulatory bodies, or as required by law.

AIG is likely to disclose information to some of these entities located overseas, including in the following countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand as well as any country in which You have a claim and such other countries as may be notified in Our Privacy Policy from time to time. You may request not to receive direct marketing communications from AIG.

Access to Your personal information

Our Privacy Policy contains information about how You may access and seek correction of personal information We hold about You. In summary, You may gain access to Your personal

information by submitting a written request to AIG. In some circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), AIG may not permit access to Your personal information. Circumstances where access may be denied include where it would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals, or where it would be unlawful.

Complaints

Our Privacy Policy also contains information about how You may complain about a breach of the applicable privacy principles and how We will deal with such a complaint.

Consent Acknowledgment

Your application for the Plan includes a consent that You, and any other individuals You provide information about, consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information as set out in this notice.

Dispute resolution

What should You do if You have a complaint?

AIG are committed to handling any complaints about our products or services efficiently and fairly. If You have a complaint:

1.               Contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and/or in writing to:

Head of Compliance

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

2.               If Your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved You may request that the matter be reviewed by our Internal Dispute Resolution Committee ("IDRC") by writing to the person who signed the response letter. Alternatively, You can contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and request the matter be referred to the IDRC. We will respond to You with the Committee’s findings within 15 working days. You can also write directly to the Chairperson of the IDRC:

The Chairperson IDRC

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

3.               If You are not satisfied with the finding of the Committee, You may be able to take Your matter to an independent dispute resolution body, Financial Ombudsman Service. This external dispute resolution body can make decisions with which AIG are obliged to comply.

Contact details are:

Financial Ombudsman Service

Phone: 1300 78 08 08 (local call fee applies)

Email: info@fos.org.au

Internet: http://www.fos.org.au

GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC 3001

Changes to this PDS

The information in this document is current as at the date of this PDS. We may change some of the information in the PDS that is not materially adverse from time to time without needing to notify You. You may review the current version of the PDS at any time by visiting the website http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplus_au_pds.html.

Should You require it, We will provide You with a paper version of this PDS free of charge upon receipt of such request. If it becomes necessary, We will issue a supplementary or replacement PDS.

Definitions

Apple means Apple Pty Limited ABN 46 002 510 054.

ADH coverage means the accidental damage from handling insurance cover that commences immediately upon Your purchase of the Plan.

Covered Device means an Apple-branded iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Hermès and the Apple-branded accessories contained in its original packaging listed on Your proof of coverage document.

Master Policy means the group insurance policy issued to Apple by Us and referred to in the Apple notice. 

PDS means Product Disclosure Statement.

Plan means the service contract that governs the hardware service and technical support provided to You by Apple under the AppleCare+ for iPhone, or AppleCare+ for iPad, Apple Care+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition and AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Hermès for a Covered Device.

Terms means the terms and conditions of the AppleCare+ Plan.

You, Your means the person who has purchased the Plan and is a beneficiary of the Master Policy.

We, Us, Our, AIG means AIG Australia Limited ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686.

For any enquiries and assistance

AIG Customer Service Centre

Email: australia.acplus@aig.com

032116 AC+ APAC PDS English V1.6

Accidental Damage from Handling

Product Disclosure Statement

Prepared by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Date prepared: 20th of August, 2015

Important information

As a purchaser of AppleCare+ for iPhone, AppleCare+ for iPad, AppleCare+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport or AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition You are entitled to the benefit of the Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) coverage which is underwritten by AIG and is a component of the AppleCare+ suite of product and services. The ADH coverage cannot be purchased separately from the Plan. For details of the Plan, please read carefully the Terms.

This Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) contains information about the key benefits and significant features of the ADH coverage and important information about Your rights and obligations including information about Cooling Off Period, Privacy, General Insurance Code of Practice and Dispute Resolution. The purpose of this PDS is to give You information You may require to make an informed decision about whether to purchase the Plan which includes the ADH coverage. Some of the words and phrases frequently used in this PDS and the Apple notice (see below) have special meanings. Their meanings are explained in section Definitions of this PDS. Any information contained in this PDS is general information only and is not intended to constitute advice, nor is it a recommendation or an opinion that the ADH coverage is suitable for or takes into account, Your specific objectives, financial situation or particular needs.

How the Accidental Damage from Handling insurance cover works

The ADH coverage is issued/insured by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

We issue/insure the ADH coverage pursuant to an Australian Financial Services Licence granted to Us by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. 

PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Cover available

ADH coverage is limited to the benefits and subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in sections 3.2 of the Terms. ADH coverage applies to a Covered Device.

ADH coverage applies to an operational or mechanical failure caused by an accident from handling that is the result of an unexpected and unintentional external event (e.g. drops and liquid contact) that arises from Your normal daily usage of the Covered Device as intended for such Covered Device. 

ADH coverage does not include: (i) protection against normal wear and tear, theft, misplacement, reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct associated with handling and use of the Covered Device; (ii) protection against any other act or result not covered by the Plan, as set out in Section 4.2 of the Terms; or (iii) any resultant damage to the Covered Device that arises from one or more conditions described in (i) or (ii). 

Benefits

If Your Covered Device fails because of accidental damage from handling, Apple will, subject to the relevant service fee either (i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (ii) exchange the Covered Device with a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability (each, a "Service Event"). IMPORTANT: Your ADH coverage will expire prior to the end of the term of the Plan once Apple, as a result of ADH claims, has provided to You two Service Events.

Costs

Premiums

You are the beneficiary under the Master Policy and the cost of Your Plan includes the premium for the ADH coverage ranges between 10% and 43% of the cost of Your Plan.

Service fee

If You make a claim, You may be required to pay the relevant service fee to Apple as follows: 

AppleCare+ for iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus AU$99

AppleCare+ for iPhone 6s, iPhone iPhone 6s Plus AU$149

AppleCare+ for iPad AU$65

AppleCare+ for iPod AU$45

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch AU$119

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport AU$99

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition AU$1500

How to make a claim

You must submit any claim to Apple. When You make a claim, You may be required to provide an explanation of where and when the accident occurred with a detailed description of the actual event. If Your claim is approved, You will have to pay the relevant service fee to Apple. Please see section 3.2 of the Terms for more details on how to make a claim.  

Cooling off period

Once Your ADH coverage has commenced You have a 30 day cooling off period within which You may cancel the ADH coverage. To cancel Your ADH coverage during the cooling off period, please send Apple Your written request to cancel Your ADH coverage. You will receive a full refund less the value of any service provided or claims made under the Plan. However if you elect not to be covered by ADH Coverage, you will need to cancel the entire Plan.

The Code of Practice

AIG is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. This aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry, improve the way the claims and complaints are handled and help people better understand how general insurance works. Information brochures on the Code are available upon request.

Your duty of disclosure

You have a legal obligation under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) to disclose certain information. Failure to disclose information required may result in AIG declining cover, cancelling Your ADH Coverage or reducing the level of cover, or declining claims.

Privacy consent and disclosure

This notice sets out how AIG collects, uses and discloses personal information about:

·       You, if an individual; and

·       other individuals You provide information about.

Further information about our Privacy Policy is available at www.aig.com.au or by contacting Us at australia.privacy.manager@aig.com or on 1300 030 886.

How We collect Your personal information

AIG usually collects personal information from You or Your agents.

AIG may also collect personal information from:

·       Our agents and service providers;

·       other insurers;

·       people who are involved in a claim or assist Us in investigating or processing claims, including third parties claiming under Your policy, witnesses and medical practitioners;

·       third parties who may be arranging insurance cover for a group that You are a part of;

·       providers of marketing lists and industry databases; and

·       publicly available sources.

Why We collect Your personal information

AIG collects information necessary to:

·       underwrite and administer Your insurance cover;

·       maintain and improve customer service; and

·       advise You of Our and other products and services that may interest You.

To whom We disclose Your personal information

In the course of underwriting and administering Your policy We may disclose Your information to:

·       entities to which AIG is related, reinsurers, contractors or third party providers providing services related to the administration of Your policy;

·       banks and financial institutions for policy payments;

·       assessors, third party administrators, emergency providers, retailers, medical providers, travel carriers, in the event of a claim;

·       other entities to enable them to offer their products or services to You; and

·       government, law enforcement, dispute resolution, statutory or regulatory bodies, or as required by law.

AIG is likely to disclose information to some of these entities located overseas, including in the following countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand as well as any country in which You have a claim and such other countries as may be notified in Our Privacy Policy from time to time. You may request not to receive direct marketing communications from AIG.

Access to Your personal information

Our Privacy Policy contains information about how You may access and seek correction of personal information We hold about You. In summary, You may gain access to Your personal

information by submitting a written request to AIG. In some circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), AIG may not permit access to Your personal information. Circumstances where access may be denied include where it would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals, or where it would be unlawful.

Complaints

Our Privacy Policy also contains information about how You may complain about a breach of the applicable privacy principles and how We will deal with such a complaint.

Consent Acknowledgment

Your application for the Plan includes a consent that You, and any other individuals You provide information about, consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information as set out in this notice.

Dispute resolution

What should You do if You have a complaint?

AIG are committed to handling any complaints about our products or services efficiently and fairly. If You have a complaint:

1.               Contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and/or in writing to:

Head of Compliance

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

2.               If Your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved You may request that the matter be reviewed by our Internal Dispute Resolution Committee ("IDRC") by writing to the person who signed the response letter. Alternatively, You can contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and request the matter be referred to the IDRC. We will respond to You with the Committee’s findings within 15 working days. You can also write directly to the Chairperson of the IDRC:

The Chairperson IDRC

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

3.               If You are not satisfied with the finding of the Committee, You may be able to take Your matter to an independent dispute resolution body, Financial Ombudsman Service. This external dispute resolution body can make decisions with which AIG are obliged to comply.

Contact details are:

Financial Ombudsman Service

Phone: 1300 78 08 08 (local call fee applies)

Email: info@fos.org.au

Internet: http://www.fos.org.au

GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC 3001

Changes to this PDS

The information in this document is current as at the date of this PDS. We may change some of the information in the PDS that is not materially adverse from time to time without needing to notify You. You may review the current version of the PDS at any time by visiting the website http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplus_au_pds.html.

Should You require it, We will provide You with a paper version of this PDS free of charge upon receipt of such request. If it becomes necessary, We will issue a supplementary or replacement PDS.

Definitions

Apple means Apple Pty Limited ABN 46 002 510 054.

ADH coverage means the accidental damage from handling insurance cover that commences immediately upon Your purchase of the Plan.

Covered Device means an Apple-branded iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition and the Apple-branded accessories contained in its original packaging listed on Your proof of coverage document.

Master Policy means the group insurance policy issued to Apple by Us and referred to in the Apple notice. 

PDS means Product Disclosure Statement.

Plan means the service contract that governs the hardware service and technical support provided to You by Apple under the AppleCare+ for iPhone, or AppleCare+ for iPad, Apple Care+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport and AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition for a Covered Device.

Terms means the terms and conditions of the AppleCare+ Plan.

You, Your means the person who has purchased the Plan and is a beneficiary of the Master Policy.

We, Us, Our, AIG means AIG Australia Limited ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686.

For any enquiries and assistance

AIG Customer Service Centre

Email: australia.acplus@aig.com

081215 AC+ APAC PDS English V1.3

Accidental Damage from Handling

Product Disclosure Statement

Prepared by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Date prepared: 18th of June, 2015

Important information

As a purchaser of AppleCare+ for iPhone, AppleCare+ for iPad, AppleCare+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport or AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition You are entitled to the benefit of the Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) coverage which is underwritten by AIG and is a component of the AppleCare+ suite of product and services. The ADH coverage cannot be purchased separately from the Plan. For details of the Plan, please read carefully the Terms.

This Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) contains information about the key benefits and significant features of the ADH coverage and important information about Your rights and obligations including information about Cooling Off Period, Privacy, General Insurance Code of Practice and Dispute Resolution. The purpose of this PDS is to give You information You may require to make an informed decision about whether to purchase the Plan which includes the ADH coverage. Some of the words and phrases frequently used in this PDS and the Apple notice (see below) have special meanings. Their meanings are explained in section Definitions of this PDS. Any information contained in this PDS is general information only and is not intended to constitute advice, nor is it a recommendation or an opinion that the ADH coverage is suitable for or takes into account, Your specific objectives, financial situation or particular needs.

How the Accidental Damage from Handling insurance cover works

The ADH coverage is issued/insured by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

We issue/insure the ADH coverage pursuant to an Australian Financial Services Licence granted to Us by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. 

PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Cover available

ADH coverage is limited to the benefits and subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in sections 3.2 of the Terms. ADH coverage applies to a Covered Device.

ADH coverage applies to an operational or mechanical failure caused by an accident from handling that is the result of an unexpected and unintentional external event (e.g. drops and liquid contact) that arises from Your normal daily usage of the Covered Device as intended for such Covered Device. 

ADH coverage does not include: (i) protection against normal wear and tear, theft, misplacement, reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct associated with handling and use of the Covered Device; (ii) protection against any other act or result not covered by the Plan, as set out in Section 4.2 of the Terms; or (iii) any resultant damage to the Covered Device that arises from one or more conditions described in (i) or (ii). 

Benefits

If Your Covered Device fails because of accidental damage from handling, Apple will, subject to the relevant service fee either (i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (ii) exchange the Covered Device with a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability (each, a "Service Event"). IMPORTANT: Your ADH coverage will expire prior to the end of the term of the Plan once Apple, as a result of ADH claims, has provided to You two Service Events.

Costs

Premiums

You are the beneficiary under the Master Policy and the cost of Your Plan includes the premium for the ADH coverage ranges between 10% and 43% of the cost of Your Plan.

Service fee

If You make a claim, You may be required to pay the relevant service fee to Apple as follows:

AppleCare+ for iPhone AU$99

AppleCare+ for iPad AU$65

AppleCare+ for iPod AU$45

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch AU$119

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport AU$99

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition AU$1500

How to make a claim

You must submit any claim to Apple. When You make a claim, You may be required to provide an explanation of where and when the accident occurred with a detailed description of the actual event. If Your claim is approved, You will have to pay the relevant service fee to Apple. Please see section 3.2 of the Terms for more details on how to make a claim.  

Cooling off period

Once Your ADH coverage has commenced You have a 30 day cooling off period within which You may cancel the ADH coverage. To cancel Your ADH coverage during the cooling off period, please send Apple Your written request to cancel Your ADH coverage. You will receive a full refund less the value of any service provided or claims made under the Plan. However if you elect not to be covered by ADH Coverage, you will need to cancel the entire Plan.

The Code of Practice

AIG is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. This aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry, improve the way the claims and complaints are handled and help people better understand how general insurance works. Information brochures on the Code are available upon request.

Your duty of disclosure

You have a legal obligation under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) to disclose certain information. Failure to disclose information required may result in AIG declining cover, cancelling Your ADH Coverage or reducing the level of cover, or declining claims.

Privacy consent and disclosure

This notice sets out how AIG collects, uses and discloses personal information about:

·       You, if an individual; and

·       other individuals You provide information about.

Further information about our Privacy Policy is available at www.aig.com.au or by contacting Us at australia.privacy.manager@aig.com or on 1300 030 886.

How We collect Your personal information

AIG usually collects personal information from You or Your agents.

AIG may also collect personal information from:

·       Our agents and service providers;

·       other insurers;

·       people who are involved in a claim or assist Us in investigating or processing claims, including third parties claiming under Your policy, witnesses and medical practitioners;

·       third parties who may be arranging insurance cover for a group that You are a part of;

·       providers of marketing lists and industry databases; and

·       publicly available sources.

Why We collect Your personal information

AIG collects information necessary to:

·       underwrite and administer Your insurance cover;

·       maintain and improve customer service; and

·       advise You of Our and other products and services that may interest You.

To whom We disclose Your personal information

In the course of underwriting and administering Your policy We may disclose Your information to:

·       entities to which AIG is related, reinsurers, contractors or third party providers providing services related to the administration of Your policy;

·       banks and financial institutions for policy payments;

·       assessors, third party administrators, emergency providers, retailers, medical providers, travel carriers, in the event of a claim;

·       other entities to enable them to offer their products or services to You; and

·       government, law enforcement, dispute resolution, statutory or regulatory bodies, or as required by law.

AIG is likely to disclose information to some of these entities located overseas, including in the following countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand as well as any country in which You have a claim and such other countries as may be notified in Our Privacy Policy from time to time. You may request not to receive direct marketing communications from AIG.

Access to Your personal information

Our Privacy Policy contains information about how You may access and seek correction of personal information We hold about You. In summary, You may gain access to Your personal

information by submitting a written request to AIG. In some circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), AIG may not permit access to Your personal information. Circumstances where access may be denied include where it would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals, or where it would be unlawful.

Complaints

Our Privacy Policy also contains information about how You may complain about a breach of the applicable privacy principles and how We will deal with such a complaint.

Consent Acknowledgment

Your application for the Plan includes a consent that You, and any other individuals You provide information about, consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information as set out in this notice.

Dispute resolution

What should You do if You have a complaint?

AIG are committed to handling any complaints about our products or services efficiently and fairly. If You have a complaint:

1.               Contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and/or in writing to:

Head of Compliance

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

2.               If Your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved You may request that the matter be reviewed by our Internal Dispute Resolution Committee ("IDRC") by writing to the person who signed the response letter. Alternatively, You can contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 411 472 and request the matter be referred to the IDRC. We will respond to You with the Committee’s findings within 15 working days. You can also write directly to the Chairperson of the IDRC:

The Chairperson IDRC

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

3.               If You are not satisfied with the finding of the Committee, You may be able to take Your matter to an independent dispute resolution body, Financial Ombudsman Service. This external dispute resolution body can make decisions with which AIG are obliged to comply.

Contact details are:

Financial Ombudsman Service

Phone: 1300 78 08 08 (local call fee applies)

Email: info@fos.org.au

Internet: http://www.fos.org.au

GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC 3001

Changes to this PDS

The information in this document is current as at the date of this PDS. We may change some of the information in the PDS that is not materially adverse from time to time without needing to notify You. You may review the current version of the PDS at any time by visiting the website /legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplus_au_pds.html.

Should You require it, We will provide You with a paper version of this PDS free of charge upon receipt of such request. If it becomes necessary, We will issue a supplementary or replacement PDS.

Definitions

Apple means Apple Pty Limited ABN 46 002 510 054.

ADH coverage means the accidental damage from handling insurance cover that commences immediately upon Your purchase of the Plan.

Covered Device means an Apple-branded iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition and the accessories contained in its original packaging listed on Your proof of coverage document.

Master Policy means the group insurance policy issued to Apple by Us and referred to in the Apple notice. 

PDS means Product Disclosure Statement.

Plan means the service contract that governs the hardware service and technical support provided to You by Apple under the AppleCare+ for iPhone, or AppleCare+ for iPad, Apple Care+ for iPod, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Sport and, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Edition for a Covered Device.

Terms means the terms and conditions of the AppleCare+ Plan.

You, Your means the person who has purchased the Plan and is a beneficiary of the Master Policy.

We, Us, Our, AIG means AIG Australia Limited ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686.

For any enquiries and assistance

AIG Customer Service Centre

Email: australia.acplus@aig.com

061815 AC+ APAC PDS English V1.2

Accidental Damage from Handling

Product Disclosure Statement

Prepared by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Date prepared: 13th July, 2014Accidental Damage from Handling

Product Disclosure Statement

Prepared by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Date prepared: 13th July, 2014

Important information

As a purchaser of AppleCare+ for iPhone, AppleCare+ for iPad or AppleCare+ for iPod, You are entitled to the benefit of the Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) coverage which is underwritten by AIG and is a component of the AppleCare+ suite of product and services. The ADH coverage cannot be purchased separately from the Plan. For details of the Plan, please read carefully the Terms.

This Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) contains information about the key benefits and significant features of the ADH coverage and important information about Your rights and obligations including information about Cooling Off Period, Privacy, General Insurance Code of Practice and Dispute Resolution. The purpose of this PDS is to give You information You may require to make an informed decision about whether to purchase the Plan which includes the ADH coverage. Some of the words and phrases frequently used in this PDS and the Apple notice (see below) have special meanings. Their meanings are explained in section Definitions of this PDS. Any information contained in this PDS is general information only and is not intended to constitute advice, nor is it a recommendation or an opinion that the ADH coverage is suitable for or takes into account, Your specific objectives, financial situation or particular needs.

How the Accidental Damage from Handling insurance cover works

The ADH coverage is issued/insured by:

AIG Australia Limited

ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

We issue/insure the ADH coverage pursuant to an Australian Financial Services Licence granted to Us by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. 

PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Cover available

ADH coverage is limited to the benefits and subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in sections 3.2 of the Terms. ADH coverage applies to a Covered Device.

ADH coverage applies to an operational or mechanical failure caused by an accident from handling that is the result of an unexpected and unintentional external event (e.g. drops and liquid contact) that arises from Your normal daily usage of the Covered Device as intended for such Covered Device. 

ADH coverage does not include: (i) protection against normal wear and tear, theft, misplacement, reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct associated with handling and use of the Covered Device; (ii) protection against any other act or result not covered by the Plan, as set out in Section 4.2 of the Terms; or (iii) any resultant damage to the Covered Device that arises from one or more conditions described in (i) or (ii). 

Benefits

If Your Covered Device fails because of accidental damage from handling, Apple will, subject to the relevant service fee either (i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (ii) exchange the Covered Device with a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability (each, a "Service Event"). IMPORTANT: Your ADH coverage will expire prior to the end of the term of the Plan once Apple, as a result of ADH claims, has provided to You two Service Events.

Costs

Premiums

You are the beneficiary under the Master Policy and the cost of Your Plan includes the premium for the ADH coverage ranges between 22% and 43% of the cost of Your Plan.

Service fee

If You make a claim, You may be required to pay the relevant service fee to Apple as follows:ed to pay the relevant service fee to Apple as follows:

AppleCare+ for iPhone AU$99

AppleCare+ for iPad AU$65

AppleCare+ for iPod AU$45

You must submit any claim to Apple. When You make a claim, You may be required to provide an explanation of where and when the accident occurred with a detailed description of the actual event. If Your claim is approved, You will have to pay the relevant service fee to Apple. Please see section 3.2 of the Terms for more details on how to make a claim.  

Cooling off period

Once Your ADH coverage has commenced You have a 30 day cooling off period within which You may cancel the ADH coverage. To cancel Your ADH coverage during the cooling off period, please send Apple Your written request to cancel Your ADH coverage. You will receive a full refund less the value of any service provided or claims made under the Plan. However if you elect not to be covered by ADH Coverage, you will need to cancel the entire Plan.

The Code of Practice

AIG is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. This aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry, improve the way the claims and complaints are handled and help people better understand how general insurance works. Information brochures on the Code are available upon request.

Your duty of disclosure

You have a legal obligation under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) to disclose certain information. Failure to disclose information required may result in AIG declining cover, cancelling Your ADH Coverage or reducing the level of cover, or declining claims.

Privacy consent and disclosure

This notice sets out how AIG collects, uses and discloses personal information about:

·       You, if an individual; and

·       other individuals You provide information about.

Further information about our Privacy Policy is available at www.aig.com.au or by contacting Us at australia.privacy.manager@aig.com or on 1300 030 886.

How We collect Your personal information

AIG usually collects personal information from You or Your agents.

AIG may also collect personal information from:

·       Our agents and service providers;

·       other insurers;

·       people who are involved in a claim or assist Us in investigating or processing claims, including third parties claiming under Your policy, witnesses and medical practitioners;

·       third parties who may be arranging insurance cover for a group that You are a part of;

·       providers of marketing lists and industry databases; and

·       publicly available sources.

Why We collect Your personal information

AIG collects information necessary to:

·       underwrite and administer Your insurance cover;

·       maintain and improve customer service; and

·       advise You of Our and other products and services that may interest You.

To whom We disclose Your personal information

In the course of underwriting and administering Your policy We may disclose Your information to:

·       entities to which AIG is related, reinsurers, contractors or third party providers providing services related to the administration of Your policy;

·       banks and financial institutions for policy payments;

·       assessors, third party administrators, emergency providers, retailers, medical providers, travel carriers, in the event of a claim;

·       other entities to enable them to offer their products or services to You; and

·       government, law enforcement, dispute resolution, statutory or regulatory bodies, or as required by law.

AIG is likely to disclose information to some of these entities located overseas, including in the following countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand as well as any country in which You have a claim and such other countries as may be notified in Our Privacy Policy from time to time. You may request not to receive direct marketing communications from AIG.

Access to Your personal information

Our Privacy Policy contains information about how You may access and seek correction of personal information We hold about You. In summary, You may gain access to Your personal

information by submitting a written request to AIG. In some circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), AIG may not permit access to Your personal information. Circumstances where access may be denied include where it would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals, or where it would be unlawful.

Complaints

Our Privacy Policy also contains information about how You may complain about a breach of the applicable privacy principles and how We will deal with such a complaint.

Consent Acknowledgment

Your application for the Plan includes a consent that You, and any other individuals You provide information about, consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information as set out in this notice.

Dispute resolution

What should You do if You have a complaint?

AIG are committed to handling any complaints about our products or services efficiently and fairly. If You have a complaint:

1.          Contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 818 476 and/or in writing to:

Head of Compliance

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

2.          If Your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved You may request that the matter be reviewed by our Internal Dispute Resolution Committee ("IDRC") by writing to the person who signed the response letter. Alternatively, You can contact us on our dedicated complaints line – 1800 818 476 and request the matter be referred to the IDRC. We will respond to You with the Committee’s findings within 15 working days. You can also write directly to the Chairperson of the IDRC:

The Chairperson IDRC

AIG

Level 12, 717 Bourke Street

Docklands VIC 3008

3.          If You are not satisfied with the finding of the Committee, You may be able to take Your matter to an independent dispute resolution body, Financial Ombudsman Service. This external dispute resolution body can make decisions with which AIG are obliged to comply.

Contact details are:

Financial Ombudsman Service

Phone: 1300 78 08 08 (local call fee applies)

Email: info@fos.org.au

Internet: http://www.fos.org.au

GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC 3001

Changes to this PDS

The information in this document is current as at the date of this PDS. We may change some of the information in the PDS that is not materially adverse from time to time without needing to notify You. You may review the current version of the PDS at any time by visiting the website http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplus_au_pds.html.

Should You require it, We will provide You with a paper version of this PDS free of charge upon receipt of such request. If it becomes necessary, We will issue a supplementary or replacement PDS.

Definitions

Apple means Apple Pty Limited ABN 46 002 510 054.

ADH coverage means the accidental damage from handling insurance cover that commences immediately upon Your purchase of the Plan.

Covered Device means an Apple-branded iPhone, iPad or iPod and the accessories contained in its original packaging listed on Your proof of coverage document

Master Policy means the group insurance policy issued to Apple by Us and referred to in the Apple notice. 

PDS means Product Disclosure Statement.

Plan means the service contract that governs the hardware service and technical support provided to You by Apple under the AppleCare+ for iPhone, or AppleCare+ for iPad or AppleCare+ for iPod for a Covered Device.

Terms means the terms and conditions of the AppleCare+ Plan.

You, Your means the person who has purchased the Plan and is a beneficiary of the Master Policy.

We, Us, Our, AIG means AIG Australia Limited ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686.

For any enquiries and assistance

AIG Customer Service Centre

Email: australia.acplus@aig.com

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