Deposit insurance is payable only when an institution has been closed as a result of action taken by the Central Bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
- Are Mutual Funds 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?
- How does the closing of an institution affect interest accruing on a deposit?
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 …




