How to name beneficiaries and fund a trust at CSAA Insurance
Covers 5 insurance accounts — beneficiaries must be updated in-branch
CSAA Insurance Specialists
Phone800-207-3618
Mailing Address
CSAA Insurance Group, 3055 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Claims (24/7)
Account and Website Assistance (24/7)
Privacy and Data Requests
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Corporate Headquarters
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CSAA Insurance Specialists
Phone800-207-3618
Mailing Address
CSAA Insurance Group, 3055 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Claims (24/7)
Account and Website Assistance (24/7)
Privacy and Data Requests
CCPA / California Privacy Requests
Corporate Headquarters
WebsiteLearn more→
CSAA Insurance Claims and Policy Service
Phone800-922-8228
Mailing Address
CSAA Insurance Group, P.O. Box 22221, Oakland, CA 94623-2221
Insurance Specialists
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Verified Jul 2026
For CSAA Insurance policyholders, estate planning comes down to one critical step: making sure the right beneficiaries are named on every policy. Insurance proceeds bypass probate entirely and go directly to whoever is listed—regardless of what a will says. When estate tax planning or controlled distributions are a factor, a trust can be named as beneficiary instead.
Each of CSAA Insurance's 5 policies has different rules for how it transfers at death. The sections below explain the options for each.
AAA Homeowners InsuranceAAA Condo InsuranceAAA Umbrella InsuranceAAA Auto InsuranceAAA Renters Insurance
1
Visit your local AAA branch office with your policy documents and trust certification
2
Bring the recorded deed showing property transfer to the trust
3
The branch agent will process the named insured change and confirm the update
Required Documents
- Trust certification or trust abstract showing the trust name, trustee, and date established
- Recorded deed showing property transfer to the trust (for homeowners and condo policies)
- Current CSAA policy number and policyholder information
Special Requirements
- When real property (a home or condo) is transferred into a revocable living trust, the homeowners or condo insurance policy must be updated to reflect the trust as the named insured. This is a critical step in the trust funding process. If the named insured on the policy does not match the current owner of the property (the trust), a claim could be denied. CSAA may issue an updated declarations page reflecting the trust as named insured. Auto insurance policies are tied to drivers rather than asset ownership and generally do not need to be retitled to a trust. Umbrella policies should be reviewed to confirm the trust and trustee are included as insured parties. Contact your AAA agent for assistance with these changes.
Sources
Data sourced from CSAA Insurance primary sources (10 pages reviewed). How we research.
Download these CSAA Insurance instructions
Download instructions for the whole estateA printable PDF with the steps, required documents, and contact details — verified against CSAA Insurance primary sources. Bring it to the branch or keep it beside the phone.
CSAA Insurance Specialists
Phone800-207-3618
Mailing Address
CSAA Insurance Group, 3055 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Claims (24/7)
Account and Website Assistance (24/7)
Privacy and Data Requests
CCPA / California Privacy Requests
Corporate Headquarters
WebsiteLearn more→
CSAA Insurance Specialists
Phone800-207-3618
Mailing Address
CSAA Insurance Group, 3055 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Claims (24/7)
Account and Website Assistance (24/7)
Privacy and Data Requests
CCPA / California Privacy Requests
Corporate Headquarters
WebsiteLearn more→
CSAA Insurance Claims and Policy Service
Phone800-922-8228
Mailing Address
CSAA Insurance Group, P.O. Box 22221, Oakland, CA 94623-2221
Insurance Specialists
WebsiteNotify online→
Verified Jul 2026
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