The depositor has to satisfy the DIC or transferee institution that he/she is the rightful owner of the deposit claimed. In cases of doubt, the transferee institution may refer the matter to the DIC.
Frequently Asked Questions
- If a depositor has an account in the main office of an institution and also at a branch office, are these accounts separately insured?
- If a depositor has more than $200,000 (the current insured limit) in a closed institution and is paid $200,000 by the DIC, what happens to the amount in excess of $200,000?
- Are any other cash liabilities of financial institutions covered?
- Who should file a claim if more than one person is authorised to draw on an account?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: The uninsured balance, being that portion of deposit/(s) over TT$200,000 for which a certificate was issued, would never be honoured by the DIC. - Fact: A liquidator’s certificate is issued to the depositor by the Corporation for the unsecured balance being that portion of the deposit over TT$200,000. If, the realizations from the disposal of assets net of the subrogated claim of the deposit insurer results in a surplus, then unsecured balances would be …
