Things to consider when insurance policies lapse

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Mizz K Chats to Insurance adviser Bertus Mouton about What should one do when their policy lapses and after how long can they reinstate their policies.Bertus said the good news is that many lapsed policies can be reinstated, which means they will be valid and in force, and valid claims will be paid. take a listen

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