Insurance Claim Process – File a Life Insurance Claim with IndiaFirst Life

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Seamless processes resulted in an increase in the claim settlement ratio.

98.78%

Families were financially helped by ensuring quick and easy claim settlements in FY 25-26.

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Claim Process

Claim Documents

FAQs for Claim

Step 1. Claim Registration

Answer: Online: Register your claim online at "https://www.indiafirstlife.com/claims/claims-overview/register-claim-online"

Email: Share soft copies of all the mandatory documents at 'claims.support@indiafirstlife.com'

Call: Contact us at 1800-209-8700 for assistance. Our representative will guide you through the claim process registration.

Visit Us: Drop soft/hard copies of required documents at any nearest IndiaFirst Life Branch or Bank of Baroda or Union Bank of India (UBI)

Courier: Send claim process intimation and supporting documents to IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd., 12th and 13th Floor, North [C] wing, Tower 4, Nesco IT Park, Nesco Center, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400063

Immediate registration upon receiving the insurance claim process intimation and documents.

Step 2. Claim Assessment

Answer: Our team will thoroughly evaluate the claim process details and notify you if any further information is needed.

We will provide you with an acknowledgement letter containing a unique claim number to track the status of your insurance claim process.

All the information will be shared with you on your registered contact details – SMS/Email/Letters.

Step 3. Claim Settlement

Answer

After a comprehensive evaluation, we will render a fair and timely decision on the claim under process..

Turnaround Time (TAT) in Claims Process as stipulated by IRDAI for Death Claims:

Settlement or Rejection or Repudiation of claims where investigation is not required:
Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the claim intimation.
Settlement or Rejection or Repudiation of claims where investigation is required:
Within 45 days from the date of receipt of the claim intimation

Maturity Claims

Answer: A fully completed and signed claim intimation form.
Original policy documents.
Policyholder's PAN Card copy.
A cancelled cheque indicating the account number and policyholder's name, or a copy of the bank passbook.
NRI declaration (if applicable for NRIs).

Accidental / Suicidal Death

Answer

The following mandatory documentation is required for the insurance claims process

Postmortem Report and chemical viscera report. (In case of unnatural death)
FIR/Panchnama/Inquest Report along with the final Police investigation report. (In case of unnatural death)
Copy of driving license if Life Assured was driving the vehicle at the time of accident (applicable if 'Accident and Disability Benefit Rider' is opted)

Additional requirements in case of death abroad

Death certificate issued by the country of Death
Embassy confirmation letter / certificate
Embalmment certificate (if mortal remains repatriated to India)
Copy of passport with visa

Death Claims

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The following mandatory documentation is required for the claims process

Duly filled and signed Claim Intimation Form by Nominee
Online issued Original or Attested Death Certificate issued by local authority with scannable QR code.
Copy of Life Assured Age proof.
Copy of claimant's photo identification proof and current address proof
Claimant’s Valid bank passbook/statement or Cancelled Cheque
Nominee PAN card

Employer's questionnaire (applicable only for salaried individuals)
Death summary from hospital (applicable only for institutional death)

When can I submit a claim for my policy? Or what is the time frame within which a claim has to be reported to the company?

Question: When can I submit a claim for my policy? Or what is the time frame within which a claim has to be reported to the company?
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Answer: Claims processes can be filed between 30 and 60 days after the insured person dies.
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What is the claim settlement ratio of IndiaFirst Life?

Question: What is the claim settlement ratio of IndiaFirst Life?
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Answer: The Individual Death Claim Settlement Ratio for the financial year 2022-23 is 97.04%, and at IndiaFirst Life, we promise to settle all your genuine claims fully.
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What happens in the event of the demise of the life assured during the term of the policy?

Question: What happens in the event of the demise of the life assured during the term of the policy?
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Answer: Beneficiaries can initiate a claim process by submitting the required documents, and the payment for the death claim will be made according to the terms of the insurance policy.
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How can I check the status of my claim?

Question: How can I check the status of my claim?
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Answer: You can check the progress of your insurance claim process online using the 'track claim' feature or by scanning a QR code. For any guidance regarding your claim under process, you can also call our toll-free number.
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What documents are required for submitting a claim?

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What documents are required for submitting a claim?

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Death certificate of life assured from the municipal corporation
Duly filed and signed Claim intimation form
Nominee's ID and address proof.
Deceased person's ID proof.
Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque of the nominee with name and account details printed on it.

In the event of an unnatural death:

FIR, post-mortem and panchanama reports.
Hospital records, if available.

What bank accounts can I receive my claim in?

Question: What bank accounts can I receive my claim in?
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Answer: A claimant can request a refund into any bank's savings account.
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What currency can I receive my claim in?

Question: What currency can I receive my claim in?
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Answer: It will be processed in INR.
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How can I submit a claim?

Question: How can I submit a claim?
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Answer: Below are the standard claim processing steps.

You can register it online through the IndiaFirst Life website.

You can send digital copies of the required documents for the claim via email at claims.support@indiafirstlife.com

You can send the physical copies of the claim forms to the head office through Post or courier, or you can drop them off at the nearest branch of BOB, UBI, or IndiaFirst Life FPC.
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How to submit the documents for a claim?

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How to submit the documents for a claim?

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You can submit the documents needed for the claim settlement process in insurance through the following methods.

Email: You can send the claim process intimation and required documents to either claims.support@indiafirstlife.com or customer.first@indiafirstlife.com.
Courier: You can send the claim intimation and supporting documents to the claims department at our head office.
Branches: You can deliver the claim intimation and documents to your closest IndiaFirst Life branch.

Seamless processes resulted in an increase in the claim settlement ratio.

99.18%

Families were financially helped by ensuring quick and easy claim settlements in FY 25-26.

How can we help?

View All FAQ

Claim Process
Claim Documents
FAQs for Claim

Step 1. Claim Registration

Answer: Online: Register your claim online at "https://www.indiafirstlife.com/claims/claims-overview/register-claim-online"

Email: Share soft copies of all the mandatory documents at 'claims.support@indiafirstlife.com'

Call: Contact us at 1800-209-8700 for assistance. Our representative will guide you through the claim registration process.

Visit Us: Drop soft/hard copies of required documents at any nearest IndiaFirst Life Branch or Bank of Baroda or Union Bank of India (UBI)

Courier: Send claim intimation and supporting documents to IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd., 12th and 13th Floor, North [C] wing, Tower 4, Nesco IT Park, Nesco Center, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400063

Immediate registration upon receiving the claim intimation and documents.

Step 2. Claim Assessment

Answer: Our team will thoroughly evaluate the claim details and notify you if any further information is needed.

We will provide you with an acknowledgement letter containing a unique claim number to track the status of your claim.

All the information will be shared with you on your registered contact details – SMS/Email/Letters.

Step 3. Claim Settlement

Answer: After a comprehensive evaluation, we will render a fair and timely decision on the claim.

Turnaround Time (TAT) in Claims Process as stipulated by IRDAI for Death Claims:

Settlement or Rejection or Repudiation of claims where investigation is not required: Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the claim intimation.

Settlement or Rejection or Repudiation of claims where investigation is required: Within 45 days from the date of receipt of the claim intimation

Maturity Claims

Answer: Filled & signed claim intimation form.
Original policy documents.
Copy of the PAN card of the policyholder.
Cancelled cheque bearing account number & policyholder's name, or copy of bank passbook.
NRI declaration (for NRI).

*All the copies should be attested by the bank branch.

Accidental/Suicidal Death

Answer: The below mandatory documentation is required for the claims process

Postmortem Report and chemical viscera report. (In case of unnatural death)

FIR/Panchnama/Inquest Report along with the final Police investigation report. (In case of unnatural death)

Copy of driving license if Life Assured was driving the vehicle at the time of accident (applicable if 'Accident and Disability Benefit Rider' is opted)

Death Claims

Answer: The below mandatory documentation is required for the claims process

Duly filled and signed Claim Intimation Form by Nominee-

Credit Life Claim Form

Micro-Insurance Claim Form

Term Life Claim Form

PMJJBY (through Bank)

Online issued Original or Attested Death Certificate issued by local authority with scannable QR code.

Copy of Life Assured Age proof.

Copy of claimant's photo identification proof and current address proof

Claimant’s Valid bank passbook/statement or Cancelled Cheque

Nominee PAN card

Employer's questionnaire (applicable only for salaried individuals)

Death summary from hospital (applicable only for institutional death)

Credit Account statement duly filled, signed and stamped by MPH

Member form duly signed by Life Assured(PMJJBY)

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) Claims

Answer: Completely filled Claim Intimation form signed by nominee along with Sign & Seal of Bank
Clear Copy of Online Death Certificate with scannable QR code
Clear Copy of ID & Address proof of Nominee confirming relationship with Life assured
Clear Copy of Id and Age proof of Life Assured
Bank passbook or Cancelled cheque with Printed name of Nominee
Enrolment Form / Nomination Form
Bank AC Statement of Life Assured Showing the Insurance Premium Debit (since enrolment of member in PMJJBY Scheme)
Advance Discharge Receipt signed by Nominee

When can I submit a claim for my policy? Or what is the time frame within which a claim has to be reported to the company?

Answer: Claims can be filed between 30 and 60 days after the insured person dies.

How can I submit a claim?

Answer: You can register it online through the IndiaFirst Life website.
You can send digital copies of the required documents for the claim via email at claims.support@indiafirstlife.com
You can send the physical copies of the claim forms to the head office through Post or courier, or you can drop them off at the nearest branch of BOB, UBI, or IndiaFirst Life FPC.

What is the claim settlement ratio of IndiaFirst Life?

Answer: The Individual Death Claim Settlement Ratio for the financial year 2022-23 is 97.04%, and at IndiaFirst Life, we promise to settle all your genuine claims fully.

What happens in the event of the demise of the life assured during the term of the policy?

Answer: Beneficiaries can initiate a claim by submitting the required documents, and the payment for the death claim will be made according to the terms of the insurance policy.

How can I check the status of my claim?

Answer: You can check the progress of your claim online using the 'track claim' feature or by scanning a QR code. For any guidance, you can also call our toll-free number.

What documents are required for submitting a claim?

Answer

Death certificate of life assured from the municipal corporation
Duly filed and signed Claim intimation form
Nominee's ID and address proof.
Deceased person's ID proof.
Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque of the nominee with name and account details printed on it.

In the event of an unnatural death:

FIR, post-mortem and panchanama reports.
Hospital records, if available.

How to submit the documents for a claim?

Answer: Email: You can send the claim intimation and required documents to either claims.support@indiafirstlife.com or customer.first@indiafirstlife.com.
Courier: You can send the claim intimation and supporting documents to the claims department at our head office.
Branches: You can deliver the claim intimation and documents to your closest IndiaFirst Life branch.

What bank accounts can I receive my claim in?

Answer: A claimant can request a refund into any bank's savings account.

What currency can I receive my claim in?

Answer: It will be processed in INR.

Life Insurance Claim Process

Seamless processes resulted in an increase in the claim settlement ratio.

98.78%

Submitting a claim with us is quick and hassle-free

Claim Process

Claim Documents

FAQs for Claim

Step 1. Claim Registration

Step 2. Claim Assessment

Step 3. Claim Settlement

Maturity Claims

Accidental / Suicidal Death

Death Claims

When can I submit a claim for my policy? Or what is the time frame within which a claim has to be reported to the company?

What is the claim settlement ratio of IndiaFirst Life?

What happens in the event of the demise of the life assured during the term of the policy?

How can I check the status of my claim?

What documents are required for submitting a claim?

What bank accounts can I receive my claim in?

What currency can I receive my claim in?

How can I submit a claim?

How to submit the documents for a claim?

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99.18%

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Seamless processes resulted in an increase in the claim settlement ratio.

98.78%

Submitting a claim with us is quick and hassle-free

Claim Process

Claim Documents

FAQs for Claim

Step 1. Claim Registration

Step 2. Claim Assessment

Step 3. Claim Settlement

Maturity Claims

Accidental / Suicidal Death

Death Claims

When can I submit a claim for my policy? Or what is the time frame within which a claim has to be reported to the company?

What is the claim settlement ratio of IndiaFirst Life?

What happens in the event of the demise of the life assured during the term of the policy?

How can I check the status of my claim?

What documents are required for submitting a claim?

What bank accounts can I receive my claim in?

What currency can I receive my claim in?

How can I submit a claim?

How to submit the documents for a claim?

Seamless processes resulted in an increase in the claim settlement ratio.

99.18%

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