You can now use the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India’s services from the comfort of your own home. Yes, because the central public sector undertaking with headquarters in Mumbai has launched its services on WhatsApp.
“LIC launches its WhatsApp services,” tweeted LIC on Friday with a press release dated December 1.
How to enable LIC services on WhatsApp?
According to the press release, policyholders should text ‘Hi’ to the mobile number 8976862090. Following that, they will see a list of services from which they can choose. To choose an option, click the number next to it.
What services are offered?
Premium due, bonus information, policy status, loan eligibility quotation, loan repayment quotation, loan interest due, paid premium certificate, ULIP-statement of units, and LIC service links are all available.
How do I sign up for LIC on WhatsApp?
Keep the following documents on hand: policy numbers, policy instalment premiums, and a scanned copy of your passport or PAN card (file size less than 100kb). Now, proceed as follows:
- Go to licindia.in, and go to the ‘Customer Portal’ option.
- If you have not registered earlier, click on ‘New User.’
- Select your user ID, password, and submit these on the next screen.
- Under ‘Basic Services,’ select ‘Add Policy’ after logging in with your user ID and password.
- Now, register all your policies, which you can access through Basic Services.
- Also, when you register on the portal, all your basic details get automatically incorporated into the registration form.