How long does it take to get a payout from a life insurance company?

Question

Australia

Answer 1

In some cases, you could die waiting for it.

Insurance companies usually don't want to pay and if they have any reason not to, they will use it:  Cause of death, questions about anything, etc.

At the minimum, don't be surprised if they take a minimum of 6 or 8 weeks, even with no questions.

Answer 2

With my company- inside one week. Death certificate is all that is needed.

Answer 3

one week at the most if all documents are in order...

Answer 4

i deal with life insurance claims.

if all the paperwork is there, then a payment can be sorted within a week.