Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- How does a depositor establish an insurance claim?
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee 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$200,000.
