How do I know if I have life insurance policies?
- Obtain the death certificate.
- Talk to family and friends.
- Search personal belongings.
- Check mail/email.
- Online search.
- Review the death certificate.
- Talk to bankers, financial advisors or insurers.
How do I find my life insurance?
Use your state insurance department's policy finder, which will direct your inquiry to all participating life insurance companies that sell policies within that state. If your state doesn't have an online policy finder, contact your state's insurance department for help locating the policy.
What happens if I can’t find my life insurance policy?
If you know (or can guess) the state where the policy was bought, you can search the state's unclaimed property database. The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators has a search tool that will take you to your state's unclaimed property database.
What happens if I can’t find my life insurance policy?
If you know (or can guess) the state where the policy was bought, you can search the state's unclaimed property database. The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators has a search tool that will take you to your state's unclaimed property database.
How can I get a copy of a life insurance policy?
Your life insurance company's customer service department can send you your policy information if you put in a request. They can typically look up your policy using your name, Social Security number and contact information. In some cases, you may be able to look up your policy on their website.