Things to Know About the Contestability Period in Life Insurance Policy

What Is a Contestability Period in Life Insurance?

What Are the Important Things to Know About the Contestability Period?

What Is the Significance of a Contestability Period?

How Does the Contestability Period Work?

How Long Is the Life Insurance Contestability Period?

FAQs About Contestability Period in Life Insurance Policy

What happens after the contestability period?

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Once the contestability period is over, most of the insurance policies begin to be incontestable. This means that beneficiary will receive the assured sum provided the coverage is active. Some policies come with exclusions, wherein the benefit may not be compensated.

What are the common mistakes behind denying a sum assured after the contestability period?

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Some common mistakes made by applicants while applying for an insurance policy after a contestability period are as follows:

  • Forgetting to state a medication
  • Misjudging the extent of a health disorder
  • Mentioning weight incorrectly
  • Underestimating the hobbies

How contestable distinguishes from incontestable?

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Contestable signifies that an insurance company have the right to inspect as well as deny a death claim for a definite reason. On the contrary, incontestable indicates that an insurer does not possess the right to inspect, approve and deny a claim.

Does term insurance also have a contestability period?

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Yes, term insurance also has a 2-year contestability period. If the insured passes away within this time, the insurer may check the application details before approving the claim. 

 

Why is the contestable period important when choosing among life insurance companies?

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The contestable period is crucial when choosing life insurance companies, because it gives the insurance company time (usually two years) to check your application for any mistakes or false information. If they find any issues, they can deny a claim. Being honest on your application helps avoid problems during this period.

What happens if someone dies during the contestable period? Will the term insurance company still pay?

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If someone dies during the contestable period, typically the policy's first two years, the term insurance companies can investigate the claim. The company will pay the death benefit if no fraud or misrepresentation is found. However, if discrepancies are discovered, the claim may be denied.

Disclaimer

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  • This is an informative article provided on 'as is' basis for awareness purpose only and not intended as a professional advice. The content of the article is derived from various open sources across the Internet. Digit Life Insurance is not promoting or recommending any aspect in the article or its correctness. Please verify the information and your requirement before taking any decisions.
  • All the figures reflected in the article are for illustrative purposes. The premium for Coverage that one buys depends on various factors including customer requirements, eligibility, age, demography, insurance provider, product, coverage amount, term and other factors
  • Tax Benefits, if applicable depend on the Tax Regime opted by the individual and the applicable tax provision. Please consult your Tax consultant before making any decision.

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