How long can insurance companies delay payment once claim has been settled

[stepper]

My son's insurance claim was settled over six weeks ago. He sent back his signed acceptence. The Court case was in September.

Since then he has had no response from the insurance company other than there is a backlog and his cheque will be sent shortly.

Is there any legal time limit for insurance companies holding back cheques once the claim has been settled.

[mk1975]

your son should keep phoning them.my husbands claim was settled and he got his cheque in 4-5 weeks.but i remember phoning few times to ask if they sent out the cheque yet. good luck.