What Does Death Claim Mean?
A death claim is a request to grant the life insurance benefits due under the policy to the designated beneficiaries after the death of the insured.
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Insuranceopedia Explains Death Claim
Upon the death of the insured in life insurance policy, the beneficiaries become entitled to the death benefit. To receive the sum, a legally entitled beneficiary is usually required to proceed to the claims department of an insurance company and bring proof of death of the insured and make a request to receive payment based on the terms of the life insurance plan.
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