We offer four ways to report the death of a loved one:
- Contact your family's advisor or field office. Find your advisor now.
- With the information that you have available, complete and submit the online form below. A member of our team will contact you regarding your request.
- Contact the Claim Department by email
- Contact the Claim Department by calling 800-927-2547. For English, press 1 and for Spanish, press 2. Our hours are: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. When calling after hours, you can leave a message and we will return your call within one business day. To better serve you, leave your name, a phone number where you can be reached, the name of the deceased, and a policy number if you have it. Please speak slowly and spell out names.
The information you should have ready at time of notice is:
- Insured's name
- Date of birth
- Date of death
- Contact person's name, address and telephone number
- Certificate numbers, if available
The beneficiary will receive a claim packet that includes a cover letter listing claim requirements, a claim form and a postage-paid return envelope.
Standard claim requirements include a claim form completed by the beneficiary, a certified copy of the insured's death certificate and the original contract (if available).