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It is reported that the aunt insured the deceased with a life<br>\ncover of R200 000, while on the other hand the cousin to the deceased is<br>\nreported to have insured the deceased with a cover of R400 000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is further reported that<br>\naccording to the insurance consultant both insurers were advised to take the<br>\nhealth questionnaire to the insured for signing after having been informed<br>\nabout the policy. After signing, the signed forms were returned to the<br>\nconsultant for capturing. This is alleged to have occurred during the period<br>\nbetween March 7, 2019 and April 11, 2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The insured reportedly died on<br>\nJuly 7, 2019, whereafter the insurers submitted their death claims with Old<br>\nMutual in Mthatha. 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