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Send to: Claims Department

Subject: Life insurance claim, [NAME OF THE DECEASED] (deceased [DATE OF DEATH])

June 22, 2026

Claims Department
[INSURER NAME]
[INSURER ADDRESS]

Re: Death claim for policyholder [NAME OF THE DECEASED], deceased [DATE OF DEATH]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to file a death benefit claim under the policy held by [NAME OF THE DECEASED], who passed away on [DATE OF DEATH]. I am the [SPOUSE / CHILD / NAMED BENEFICIARY / EXECUTOR] and the named beneficiary on this policy.

Policy number: [POLICY NUMBER]

Please send the appropriate claim forms and instructions to the address below. I have enclosed a certified copy of the death certificate to begin the process.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR MAILING ADDRESS]
[YOUR PHONE]
[YOUR EMAIL]

Enclose with the letter

•One certified copy of the death certificate
•Copy of the policy document if available

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