Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited

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Definition of Contestability Period

The contestability period in a life insurance policy is a legally defined period of 3 years during which the insurer can review and question the validity of a claim. This period starts from the date of policy issuance, revival, or rider addition, whichever is later.

Purpose of the Contestability Period

The contestability period allows insurance companies to protect themselves against fraud or misrepresentation at the time of application. If the insurer discovers that the policyholder provided incorrect or incomplete information, they can investigate and possibly deny a claim, but only within the first 3 years.

What Happens During the Contestability Period?

If a claim is made within 3 years of the policy's start, the insurer has the right to:

  • Verify the information submitted in the application
  • Review medical records, financial documents, or disclosures
  • Investigate causes of death (in case of life insurance claims)

If any material misrepresentation or suppression of facts is found during this period, the insurer can deny the claim.

After the Contestability Period

Once the 3-year contestability period is over, the insurer cannot question the policy on the grounds of misrepresentation, unless fraud is proven. This provides peace of mind to the policyholder and their family, knowing that claims are unlikely to be denied after this window.

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