Ind. Code § 27-2-23-12
Insurer duty related to possible death
As added by P.L.90-2014, SEC.1.
An insurer shall, not later than ninety (90) days after learning of the possible death of a person through a comparison performed under section 11 of this chapter, do the following:
- (1) Complete and document a good faith effort to confirm the death of the person against other available records and information.
- (2) Review the insurer's records to determine whether the person had purchased any other products from the insurer.
- (3) Determine whether benefits may be due under a policy, annuity, or retained asset account.
(4) If the beneficiary or authorized representative under a policy, annuity, or retained asset account has not communicated with the insurer before the expiration of the ninety (90) day period, complete and document a good faith effort to locate and contact the beneficiary or authorized representative, including sending to the beneficiary or authorized representative information concerning the:
- (A) insurer's claim process; and
- (B) need to provide a certified original or copy of the death certificate, if applicable under the policy, annuity, or retained asset account.
As added by P.L.90-2014, SEC.1.