<h1>LIC to Accept Govt-Issued Certificates for Uttarakhand Tragedy Claims; IRDA Directs Swift Settlements by Insurers.</h1> The government has directed the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to accept government-issued certificates for individuals missing in the Uttarakhand tragedy to expedite insurance claims. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) instructed all life insurers to swiftly settle death claims. LIC has established help desks, and Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGIC) have set up Apda Rahat Camps to assist affected individuals. Simplified claim formats and relaxed norms have been implemented for quick settlement. These measures were confirmed by the Minister of State for Finance in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.