In the aftermath of the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced immediate measures to alleviate the financial burden on the families of the victims. The insurer expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, including passengers, crew members, and individuals on the ground. To support the affected families, LIC has introduced several concessions, including expediting claim settlements and accepting alternative proof of death, such as government records or compensation paid by authorities, in lieu of death certificates.
LIC has assured that it is fully committed to providing financial relief to those affected and has introduced special measures to ease the claim process. The company will reach out to claimants and settle claims as quickly as possible. Families can contact the nearest LIC branch, division, or customer zone for further assistance, or call the LIC call centre at 022-68276827. Private insurer Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has also announced special measures, setting up a dedicated claims settlement desk to prioritize death and disability claims of those impacted by the crash.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and met with injured victims at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, expressing his grief on social media platform X. The loss of lives in the crash has left the entire nation shocked, and the Prime Minister’s visit is a gesture of solidarity with the affected families. The insurance companies’ measures are aimed at providing timely financial support to the families of the victims, helping them to cope with the tragic loss. The expedited claim settlements and concessions will go a long way in alleviating the financial burden on the families, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives.