Insurance Claims
What if there are multiple life insurance policies?
Short answer
Claim each one separately. Each insurer has their own process and paperwork. Start with the largest policy. Use the NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator if you are not sure all policies are accounted for.
What this usually means
Claim each one separately. Each insurer has their own process and paperwork. Start with the largest policy. Use the NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator if you are not sure all policies are accounted for.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.