Prior to any payment being made, every depositor will be required to provide original evidence of deposit ownership, such as a passbook, certificate of deposit, or the last statement (with paid cheques if applicable), and fill out an official claim form. DIC officials can assist with the filing of claims. Passbooks, certificates of deposit and other documents used to establish the claim for insurance must be surrendered on receipt of the deposit insurance payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What methods of payment may the DIC use in meeting its obligations to the depositors of a failed institution?
- 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?
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Placing funds in different types of deposits such as CDs, Chequing, Savings with the same member institution would increase insurance coverage. - Fact: Deposits held by the same person in the same member institution in the form of CD’s, Chequing and Savings accounts are added together and insured up to a maximum of TT$125,000.