The DIC is statutorily obligated to commence payment to depositors within three months of closure of an institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the closing of an institution affect interest accruing on a deposit?
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- When is deposit insurance payable?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Depositors of a failed member institution have an unlimited time within which to make a claim on the Fund. - Fact: Depositors are granted a 12 month window in which to make a claim after which they can claim against the estate of the failed member. After the passage of 12 months, claims can only be made against the estate of the failed member institution payment for which would depend …




