Insurance Sample Cancellation Letter
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Using an insurance sample cancellation letter as a template, you can easily and correctly notify your insurance company that you want to cancel your coverage.
Canceling Your Insurance Policy
You have the right to cancel your insurance policy at any time during the policy period. However, this must be done in writing, because your insurance policy is, literally, a contract. For this reason, in order to withdraw from the contract you will have to send a letter giving your insurer written notice of cancellation. This applies, in particular, to car insurance, as well as home and life insurance.
Putting your request to cancel in writing also safeguards your interests. This way, you will have hard copies of your cancellation along with the details of your request such as the date of cancellation. This also provides proof that you gave notice of cancellation, in case a representative or employee of the insurance company drops the ball. You can follow-up your written request with a call to your insurer's customer service department. Below is an insurance sample cancellation letter that you can use as a template to cancel your policy.
Insurance Sample Cancellation Letter Template
| Date
FirstName Lastname or Cancellation Department Name of Insurance Company Company's Mailing Address or PO Box Company's City, State, Zip Code
Re: Policy Number: #__________ Cancellation I am sending you this written notice to request cancellation of my insurance policy effective [insert cancellation date]. I would appreciate you sending me written confirmation within 30 days that the cancellation has been put into effect. Please refund the unused portion of my policy premium, and cease charging my bank account for payment of monthly premiums. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Signature] Your FirstName Lastname Your Mailing Address or PO Box Your City, State, Zip Code |
Tips on Writing a Letter of Cancellation
- Before you draft your letter of cancellation, call your insurer to verify the address you should mail it to. Inquire whether there is any balance owed on or refund due on the policy based on the cancellation date.
- Begin your letter of cancellation with the date, the address information for your insurance company and your policy account number.
- Be courteous, but firm, in notifying your insurance company of your decision to cancel your policy.
- Indicate that you expect the insurance company to send you a written confirmation that the cancellation has been put into effect.
- Request a refund of any unused premiums that you have already paid. If there is a balance still due on your account, enclose a check with your letter, and include the payment amount in your letter.
- State that the insurer is no longer authorized to charged your bank or credit card for monthly premiums beyond the expiration date.
- After you type out your cancellation letter, do a spell check and proof-read the letter before you print it out. Be sure to sign the letter by hand. Make a copy for your files.
- Mail your cancellation letter to the insurance company by certified mail, with return receipt requested.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
- Only the policyholder, the person who actually owns the policy, can cancel it. As such, it must be the policyholder who makes the written request. In addition, the letter of cancellation must be addressed from, and signed by, the policyholder. For example, if you and your brother are insured on the same policy, but the policy is in your name, then only you can cancel that policy.
- Read through the terms of your policy to determine the details of your rights to cancel. Typically, you have up to 14 days from the policy effective date to cancel the coverage without penalty, although your insurer may charge a nominal cancellation fee.
- When you cancel your policy, the policy premium will be prorated to reflect the period that the coverage was provided. This may result in either a refund or a balance due on the policy.
Cancel in Writing
The best way to cancel your insurance policy is to send a written request, by certified mail, return receipt requested. This gives you proof of the day you cancelled and the date the cancellation was received by the insurance company. When you mail the letter, keep a copy for your records. When you receive the delivery receipt, put it away in the same file as well.
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