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Claiming your life insurance policy
In the event of the untimely death of the insured, the insurance company pays the sum assured to the nominee. The claims process is very simple; the insurance company has to be informed as soon as possible after the death of the insured. The nominee has to fill a claims form and submit with required documents like death certificate. The insurance company verifies the claim and releases the benefit. In some cases, the insurance company may choose to examine the claim. You will have to provide additional documents and the claim settlement will take slightly more time. Sometimes, insurers reject an insurance claim. Some of the reasons for rejections are concealing information while buying the policy, giving false information and policy lapsing.
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How to Claim Life Insurance after Death of the Policyholder?
In the event of an untimely death of the insured, the insurance company pays the sum assured to the nominee. The claims process is very simple; the insurance company has to be informed as soon as possible after the death of the insured. The nominee has to fill a claims form and submit with required documents like death certificate. The insurance company verifies the claim and releases the benefit. In some cases, the insurance company may choose to examine the claim. You will have to provide additional documents and the claim settlement will take slightly more time. Claims can be paid out in a lump sum or in regular monthly instalments. You can choose the way you want the nominees to receive the death benefit.