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What happens if I lost my life insurance policy?

By Christopher Ramos |

Only the owner of the life insurance policy can make material changes to it, such as designating a new beneficiary or even updating an address. However, as soon as you know that it is lost you should call your insurance company and notify them, and request another copy of the policy be sent to you.

Who bought Aetna Life Insurance?

CVS Health Corporation
Aetna agrees to be acquired by CVS Health Corporation in a transaction valuing Aetna at about $69 billion.

How do I replace a lost life insurance policy?

In order to get a new copy of the policy, you need to have the policy number and the name of the company. If you have a local agent, call the office to find the information. You can also call the company’s toll free phone number, if available.

How can I locate a lost life insurance policy?

If you locate an automobile policy or homeowner’s policy, contact the company (or insurance agency) to determine if that same company issued a life insurance policy as well. Review canceled checks, credit card receipts and other financial records for evidence of any payments to life insurance companies.

How to find out if an old life insurance policy is worth anything?

To find out if an old life insurance policy is worth anything, you’ll need to contact that company that issued the policy. A Policy You Own If you find a policy that belongs to you, contact the company that issued your policy.

Where can I Find my Life Insurance balance?

Check old bank records or account statements for payments to life insurance companies.

Can a life insurance company search for a beneficiary?

If the person making the request is not legally entitled to information about the life insurance policy or annuity, the insurance company will not make contact with that person. Instead, the insurance company will begin a search for the beneficiaries named on the policy.