Q126
In which of the following types of claim will insurer order an investigation?
A.
Early death claim
AnswerB.
Non-early claim
C.
Maturity claim
D.
Surrender
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In early death claim insurer order an investigation. Several situations can result in later payment of a claim. If the insured died within the first one to two years after the policy was issued, beneficiaries could face delays of six to 12 months. The reason: the one- to two-year contestability clause, says Huntley. “Most policies contain this clause, which allows the carrier to investigate the original application to ensure fraud was not committed.