Presentation of National Awards 2025 in the field of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)

3rd December, 2025|Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Presentation of National Awards 2025 in the field of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
    Case Study · Claims Operations

    When a Family
    Needs Answers,
    Every Hour
    Matters

    A structured, compassionate death claims operation — built to handle each file with the rigour it demands and the sensitivity every family deserves.

    20,000+
    Cases handled every monthAt scale, with consistent accuracy and no family left without a response
    2 days
    End-to-end TAT from document receiptFamilies receive closure in days, not weeks — with no follow-up required from their end
    Zero
    Tolerance for financial leakageEvery claim reconciled. Every surplus returned to the family it belongs to
    The Situation

    A process ready to be strengthened — for families, and for the bank

    With thousands of death claim files arriving monthly through physical and digital channels, the bank needed a structured framework that could manage volume without losing the human sensitivity the situation demands.

    • Families unsure of what to doNominees arrived without guidance on required documents, leading to repeated back-and-forth and exhausting delays at an already difficult time.
    • No single thread through the processMultiple insurers, disconnected loan records, and fragmented coordination meant claims frequently stalled with no clear owner seeing them through.
    • Rightful funds held up in reconciliation gapsMismatches between loan outstanding and insurance payout delayed the release of surplus amounts that families were entitled to receive promptly.
    • Fraud risk without structured oversightWithout rigorous document scrutiny, tampered or inconsistent submissions went undetected — exposing the bank to financial and reputational risk.
    The Family's Experience

    From first call
    to final relief

    Every step of the process was designed around one question: what does a grieving family need right now? The answer shaped every touchpoint.

    1
    First contact — clarity, not complexity

    The family reaches out, often uncertain and distressed. They receive calm, clear guidance on exactly what is needed and what will happen next. No jargon. No redirection.

    Clarity from day one
    2
    Document support — guided, not rejected

    Every document is logged and tracked from arrival. If something is missing, the family is guided through it proactively — not handed a rejection notice to decipher on their own.

    No dead ends
    3
    Active processing — no chasing required

    Claims are verified, reconciled against the outstanding loan, and submitted to the insurer — with continuous follow-up, so families never need to call anyone to check on progress.

    Proactive all the way
    4
    Settlement — fast, accurate, dignified

    Within two days of complete document receipt, the claim moves to settlement. Any surplus is returned correctly and completely — no family needs to follow up to receive what is theirs.

    Closure with dignity
    How We Work

    Built for volume.
    Designed for people.

    A scalable operational model with structured verification, centralised tracking, and embedded quality control — processing 20,000+ cases a month without losing sight of the individual at the centre of each file.

    Centralised document inwarding

    Every document — physical or digital — is mapped to the Loan ID and tracked from date of receipt. No file goes unacknowledged.

    Thorough scrutiny and validation

    Mandatory documents, borrower detail accuracy, and data mismatches are reviewed before insurer submission — reducing rework and delays for families waiting on outcomes.

    Accurate financial reconciliation

    Clear segregation between outstanding loan and refundable surplus ensures families receive exactly what they are owed — without dispute, without delay.

    Multi-insurer coordination

    Proactive coordination with multiple insurance companies resolves deviations and ensures timely closure — so no family has to chase an insurer themselves.

    Embedded fraud detection

    Structured document scrutiny is built into every case before insurer submission — protecting the bank's portfolio and ensuring genuine claimants receive the priority they deserve.

    Signature verificationCertificate validationTamper detectionData inconsistency review
    Impact Delivered
    What changed
    for families

    Each number below reflects something a family no longer had to go through — or something they finally received without having to ask.

    2 days
    Families stopped waiting

    End-to-end TAT from document receipt — so families could focus on grieving, not on unanswered status calls.

    20K+
    Claims handled monthly

    Consistent care at scale. Every family received a response and a resolution — no case treated as just another number.

    100%
    Surplus accurately returned

    Every reconciled surplus returned to the family it belonged to — correctly, promptly, without requiring a separate request.

    We didn't have to follow up once. Someone told us exactly what to bring, coordinated with the insurer on our behalf, and within days the loan was settled. We didn't expect it to be this straightforward during such a hard time.

    Nominee, Small Finance Bank Loan Holder — Western India

    Representative voice based on nominee feedback patterns observed across cases handled

    One call, not many

    A single coordinated team managed everything from first document to final settlement. No family was passed between contacts or left to coordinate on their own.

    Handled with care, not paperwork

    Clear communication and respectful handling ensured nominees felt supported — not processed. How a bank should show up in a family's hardest moment.

    More claims reaching families

    Better document quality and proactive insurer follow-up improved claim conversion — more families received the settlement they were entitled to, fully and on time.

    For the Bank
    What the institution gained
    Regulatory confidence

    Audit-ready documentation and structured verification strengthened governance across the entire claims lifecycle.

    Portfolio protection

    Embedded fraud checks and accurate reconciliation eliminated payout errors and protected the bank from financial leakage.

    Community trust

    A bank that shows up for families in loss builds lasting relationships. How a claim is handled is a brand moment that endures long after the loan is closed.

    Scalable with growth

    Quality and SLA adherence held firm as portfolio volumes grew — no trade-off between throughput and consistency of care.

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