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Death Claim

Last updated: November 23, 2017

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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