How do I File a Life Insurance Claim?

Answer:
Filing a life insurance claim can be very difficult,

not due to the paperwork or hassle involved, but due to the passing of a loved one.

To file a life insurance claim, you can either contact the insurance agent or the life insurance company directly. Contacting the agent is preferred as he or she will be able to send and coach you through all the necessary paperwork.

With the paperwork, you will need a copy of the death certificate to either send to your agent who can forward it along, or you can mail it with the paperwork to the life insurance company. Make sure if you send it yourself that you send it by certified mail. You should receive the life insurance benefit within a couple of weeks after you send the forms.


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