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Appointing a Nominee

To appoint a nominee you need to fill the insurance plan’s application form. You will have to furnish details such as the nominee’s address, age and relation in the nomination form. In life insurance, nomination is mandatory. A nominee is designated as a trustee and receiver of the insurance proceeds. After the nominee has been appointed, the insurance company can transfer the claim amount to him but at the same time other legal heirs can make claims on the insurance amount. In case the nominee is the legal heir, he would be eligible to receive the insurance amount. When a beneficiary has been mentioned in the will, the nominee should transfer the insurance amount to the beneficiary.

About ‘Beneficiary Nominees”

The situation discussed above could give rise to disputes. This problem has been addressed by the new Insurance Act which has been recently amended. A new group has been introduced who are known as “beneficiary nominees”. This includes spouse, children and parents. Their role is that of a beneficiary as well as that of a nominee. Say for instance, a spouse is appointed as the nominee, the death benefit will be paid out to the spouse and the other legal heirs will not qualify for the insurance amount. This is an effective rule and it makes the process of nomination clear and more meaningful. The policy holder knows well in advance that a member nominated by him will receive the benefits in his absence.

Nominating Family for Different Insurance Policies

In Case of Motor Insurance

However, it is important to note that the concept of “beneficiary nominee” does not exist in motor insurance. In cases of motor insurance, the insurer pays out the claim amount to the nominee who then hands it over to the legal heirs. Let’s understand this with an example. Angad was 30 when he applied for a life insurance policy. As he was a bachelor, he appointed his brother as the nominee. Sadly, at 40 Angad met with an accident and lost his life. After his marriage, Angad did not change the nominee in this policy. Post his marriage, now who will receive the death benefit? His brother or his wife? In this case, Angad’s wife is the legal heir of his assets. Hence, Angad’s brother is not the beneficiary of the insurance amount. He will have to arrange for transfer of assets to Angad’s wife as the nominee.

Assigning Multiple Nominees

Administratively, it is always beneficial to have nominees assigned. In case the policyholder dies without appointing a nominee, the insurer will have to take the pain of identifying the legal heir. Absence of nominee details can result in disputes. It is important to note that the insured can mention multiple nominees where the sum assured is divided among them all. In case the nominee is yet to attain 18 years of age, the policyholder needs to mention an appointee. This is necessary as a minor is not eligible to deal with the claim.

Paying a fee for change in Nomination or Cancellation

As per the new rules laid down by IRDAI, change in nomination or cancellation will now come at a cost. Life insurers can now charge up to Rs.100 for modifications. If the policy has been obtained online the fees is Rs.50. This fees has come into effect from 1^st April last year.

This sums up the rules which revolve around nomination in insurance policies. It is advised that you remain well-versed with the rules before appointing nominees to an insurance policy.

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