New Delhi, 08 June 2023: To provide support to families who have lost their members in the recent train accident in Balasore, Aviva India Life Insurance has taken steps to ease the claim settlement and documentation process. These steps include accepting alternative valid proof of death and aiding the bereaved family members during this critical period.
The company has set up a Special Claims Helpdesk and waived the requirement of a death certificate issued by the Municipal Authorities. Instead, they will accept the list of casualties published by the Railway Board / Police Authorities / State Government or Central Government or Municipal Authority, or any authority recognized by the State/Central Government confirming death during the Balasore train accident.
Asit Rath, CEO & MD, Aviva India, said, “In the wake of the tragic train accident in Odisha, we extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the families who have suffered a loss. In order to provide prompt support during these times, we have simplified the Claim Settlement process and set up a Special Claims Helpdesk to expedite the process. We have also waived the requirement of Death Certificate issued by the Municipal Authorities. Instead, we will accept the list of casualties published by Railway Board / Police Authorities / State Government or Central Government or Municipal Authority or any authority recognized by State/Central Government confirming death during train accident.”
As per the company officials, the simplified claim intimation requirements includes letter of claim intimation from nominee/beneficiary, attested copy of bank passbook or cancelled cheque of nominee/beneficiary and attested copy of Photo ID proof of Nominee/Beneficiary establishing relationship with life assured.
