Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the insurance coverage on a trust account held under the provisions of an irrevocable express trust?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- Must a claim be filed in person?
- Does deposit insurance protect the interests of creditors other than depositors of a failed institution?
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 …




