What is the difference between nomination and assignment?
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While the nomination is an authorisation to receive the policy money in the event of the death of the life assured, it does not give the nominee an absolute right over the money received to the exclusion of other legal heirs. Further, the nomination can be revoked or cancelled at any time during the lifetime of the policyholder at his will and pleasure or by a subsequent assignment. On the other hand, assignment of an insurance policy is a transfer or assignment of all rights and liabilities to the insurance policy in favour of the assignee. The policyholder cannot revoke an assignment once made. 
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