Settle insurance claims and benefits

Find out how to locate and claim the deceased's insurance policies.

Checking the deceased’s insurance policies


During their lifetime, the deceased might have also bought insurance policies.

First, you might want to check if there are insurance policies mentioned in the deceased's will.

Alternatively, you can check for the deceased's insurance policies by:

  • going through his or her personal belongings

  • asking close family members or friends if they know where the documents were kept

  • contacting the deceased's insurance agent for help

Nominated beneficiaries of the deceased's private insurance policies will have to contact the insurance company directly for more information.