Here we explain how to file a life insurance claim with Corebridge Financial with a link to Claim forms (below). Corebridge was previously known as American General Life. Many life insurance claims are unduly delayed during the claim process and sometimes, even worse, life insurance claims are denied.
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes represents the beneficiaries of Corebridge life insurance claims: we file new claims, fight denied claims, demand processing of delayed claims, and resolve other life insurance claim disputes. Nationally recognized experts in getting life insurance claims paid – we know the business of winning life insurance claims.
Phone: (888) 428-4868
Read why the State of California has sued American General Life for failing to properly notify policyholders that they needed to pay premiums and instead let policies lapse. This has led to an unknown number of valid life insurance policies being cancelled and claims that should have been paid. It’s no too late to act.
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Step by Step Guide to File a Life Insurance Claim with Corebridge Financial
Step #1. Contact Corebridge and inform them of the death
They’ll confirm the policy was active and send you their Claim Form to complete. This will also stop the insurer from billing for premiums. If they determine the policy was not active on the day the insured died they’ll refuse to provide you with their Claim forms.
Step #2. Get a final death certificate and mail it to Corebridge Financial
They’ll want an original death certificate, not a copy. These can be purchased from the funeral home. If there is an open investigation about the death by Law Enforcement, or if the County Medical Examiner hasn’t finished determining the Cause of Death, the Final Death Certificate won’t be available. Life insurers won’t pay claims without a Final Death Certificate.
Step #3. Submit the Claimant’s Statement
This form asks for information about the beneficiary such as name, address, social security number and the form of payment requested. The beneficiary must provide a social security or tax payor number. While most death claims are not taxable, an insurer is still responsible for notifying the IRS a claim has been paid.
Step #4. Choose a form of payment
Depending on the insurance company and the size of the claim, several different payment options are available:
- Check made out to the beneficiary.
- A checkbook issued to the beneficiary.
- Periodic installment payments.
Step #5. Confirm all documents are received in the Claims Department
Because communication from an insurer is quite slow, take the proactive step of confirming that all documents have been received by the Claims Department.
If your claim is approved you’ll receive your payment 7 to 10 days after the final approval. If your claim is denied you’ll be given a written explanation why it was denied. Usually, the insurer will refund all the premiums that were paid.
FAQ:
Q: What Happens After I File the Death Claim?
If your claim is approved you’ll receive your payment 7 to 10 days after the final approval. If your claim is denied you’ll be given a written explanation why it was denied. Usually, the insurer will refund all the premiums that were paid.
Q: What Can I Do If My Death Claim is Denied?
You can appeal denied death claims. For this we strongly urge you to contact us to handle your appeal.
Denied life insurance claims are usually from policies that were less than 2 years old when the insured died. For a full explanation of Contestable Life Insurance Investigations please read: Life Insurance Claim Investigation.
Q: How Do I File a Death Claim for a Group Life Policy?
Death claims for policies offered through employers are managed by the Corebridge Group Life Claims Department. Submitting a claim for a group life insurance policy is a little different than individual life claims.
For a group life claim you’ll need to contact the employer who sponsored the plan and inform them of the death. Ask that they contact the insurer. They’ll have to contact Corebridge and confirm the person was employed and the coverage was in effect on the date of death.
You’ll still need a Claim Form, Death Certificate and Claimants Statement, but all information must go thru the employer and Group Life Claims Department.
Q: How Long Does It Take to Get a Corebridge Death Claim Paid?
An insurer has 30 days to pay a death claim The exception to this rule is when the Policy is still in the 2-year Contestability Period. In those instances, the insurer has additional time to gather and evaluate records. But, they cannot delay a claim beyond a reasonable time.
Contestable Life Insurance Claims – What to expect during a contestable claim investigation.
Q: Can The Center for Life Insurance Disputes File My Death Claim for Me?
Yes, we file new death claims with proper supporting documents, expert opinions and medical reviews so every claim is approved.
COREBRIDGE CLAIM FORMS (click here)
Corebridge Life Claims Department phone number 1-800-445-7862
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We’re the most successful life insurance claim experts in the US. Getting life insurance claims paid is all we do. Over $250 Million paid out to our clients, so far. No retainer. No legal fees. Fast results.
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