Claimant wins in court

The Sessions Court in Seremban has awarded close to RM160,000 to a claimant whose claim was rejected by Great Eastern on the basis of non-disclosure.

Summary of the case and ruling:

• Policyholder disclosed to agent and panel doctor of her suffering from heavy or prolonged menses
• Both agent and panel doctor who examined policyholder failed to note this fact on their forms
• Policyholder was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus a year after taking out policy
• Claim was rejected by Great Eastern on the ground of non-disclosure
• Court awarded RM100,000 claim plus 8% interest p.a.

Source: NST