Sagicor Sigma Educator
Sagicor Sigma Educator is a Jamaican dollar investment plan created to allow parents to plan for their child’s tertiary education, while enjoying the benefits of a tax-free investment plan. It pays a grant of up to 30% of amount invested, once the child is enrolled full-time in a university or similar institution.
Features and benefits of Sigma Educator:
• Monthly investment starting as low as J$500
• Tax-free investments, if no withdrawals are made within 5 years
Premiums may also be paid tax free up to specified regulatory limits as follows:
• Regular (contractual) premiums up to $60,000 per annum
• Additional (lump sum) premiums up to $1 million per annum
Three Plans available to suit your needs:
There are three Plans to choose from – Sagicor Sigma Educator Standard, Premium and Platinum which offer different levels of group life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage as well as education grants.
The Education Grant:
In addition to the accumulated plan value, of up to 30% education grant, which is an additional benefit which is payable directly to a registered educational institution, locally or overseas, and is calculated as a percentage of the eligible contributions. It is payable after five years of contributing to the plan with no withdrawals over the period; calculated on the first $150,000.00 of contractual premiums per year, up to a lifetime maximum of $2.7 million. If the child does not attend university, the accumulated value of the plan will be available for withdrawal and no grant is payable.
AD&D coverage:
AD&D is payable up to a maximum of $5 million on the life of the primary unit holder (matches the accumulated value in the plan, up to the applicable cap). Group Life coverage is payable up to a maximum of $1 million.
In the event that the parent (or other sponsor) dies before the child accesses the benefits, the accumulated value of the Sigma Educator plan continues, and will be held in trust until the child is 18 years old. Once the child enrolls in a registered secondary or tertiary level institution, the accumulated plan value can be made payable to the institution.
So with all these great benefits, remember when saving for your child’s education to choose Sagicor’s Sigma Educator. This great education investment plan offers low monthly payments, attractive returns, along with life coverage benefits. Sigma Educator, the best way to save for your child’s education!