After how long can an insurer not contest a claim based on information in the application?

The correct response is based on the concept of the "incontestability clause," which is a standard provision found in life insurance policies. After a certain period, typically two years from the date the policy is issued, the insurer cannot contest or deny a claim based on misstatements or misrepresentations made in the application for insurance, provided that those misstatements were material to the risk.

This two-year period is significant because it provides policyholders with a sense of security and stability, ensuring that their coverage remains intact under normal circumstances. It encourages insurers to conduct their underwriting thoroughly and reduces the opportunity for them to contest claims based on minor errors that may not have significantly influenced their decision to issue the policy.

In other contexts, longer periods like three, five years, or even more could be stipulated in specific types of contracts or legal cases, but for traditional life insurance policies, the two-year limit is a widely accepted standard in the industry. This allows policyholders to feel confident in their protection, knowing that their claims will be honored after that period, barring any fraudulent actions.