What to do when a Great Plains Life account holder dies
Contact Great Plains Life — 6-step process, 6 required documents, and most life insurance claims are processed within 30-60 days of receiving complete documentation
Great Plains Life
Subsidiary of Antarctica Capital (via Midwest Holding Inc. / American Life & Security Corp.)
american-life.com→
American Life & Security Corp. (successor to Great Plains Life)
Phone(402) 489-8266
Fax(402) 489-8295
Mailing Address
American Life & Security Corp., 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
WebsiteLearn more→
American Life & Security Corp. (successor to Great Plains Life)
Phone(402) 489-8266
Fax(402) 489-8295
Mailing Address
American Life & Security Corp., 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
WebsiteLearn more→
American Life & Security Corp. Claims
Phone(402) 489-8266
Fax(402) 489-8295
Mailing Address
American Life & Security Corp., 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
Verified May 2026
A death claim on a Great Plains Life policy is filed through the American Life & Security Corp. Claims ((402) 489-8266). Because insurance proceeds pass directly to named beneficiaries, this process is separate from probate. The required documentation and timeline vary by policy type.
Gather the account holder's full name, date of birth, and any known account or policy numbers before contacting Great Plains Life. A certified death certificate is the primary document required to start any claim.
Death claim process
To file a claim after an account holder's death, here is what Great Plains Life requires:
Filing a claim
1
Notify American Life & Security Corp. of the insured's death:
- Call (402) 489-8266 during business hours
- Provide the insured's full legal name, date of death, and policy number
- Identify yourself as the beneficiary or authorized representative
2
Request a death claim packet from American Life & Security Corp.
3
Complete and submit the claim packet with required documentation:
- Completed claimant statement form
- Certified copy of the death certificate
- Copy of the original policy (if available)
- Government-issued photo ID of the beneficiary or claimant
4
Mail the completed claim packet to American Life & Security Corp. at 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
5
American Life & Security Corp. will review the claim and contact you if additional information is needed
6
Upon approval, death benefit proceeds are distributed to the named beneficiary
Required Documents
- Certified copy of the death certificate
- Completed claimant statement form (provided by American Life & Security Corp.)
- Government-issued photo ID of the beneficiary
- Original policy document (if available; not always required)
- Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if the estate is the beneficiary)
- Trust documentation (if a trust is the named beneficiary)
Great Plains Life Assurance Company policies are now serviced by American Life & Security Corp. following the December 2016 merger. All claims should be directed to American Life & Security Corp. Original Great Plains Life policy numbers remain valid. If you cannot locate the policy number, contact American Life & Security Corp. with the insured's full name, date of birth, and Social Security number for a policy search.
Processing timelines at Great Plains Life: Most life insurance claims are processed within 30-60 days of receiving complete documentation. Incomplete documentation is the most common cause of delays—submitting all required documents with the initial claim helps avoid additional processing time.
Documentation required by Great Plains Life includes Certified copy of the death certificate, Completed claimant statement form (provided by American Life & Security Corp.), and Government-issued photo ID of the beneficiary, along with additional paperwork that varies by account type. All death certificates and court documents must be certified copies.
Frequently asked questions
Call American Life & Security Corp. at (402) 489-8266 to report the death of the insured and request a death claim packet. Provide the insured's full legal name, date of death, and policy number. Complete the claimant statement form and submit it with a certified death certificate, a copy of the policy (if available), and government-issued photo ID. Mail the completed packet to American Life & Security Corp., 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506. Most claims are processed within 30-60 days of receiving complete documentation.
Yes. American Life & Security Corp. provides an online policyholder portal at portal.american-life.com where policyholders can log in to view account information. For policy servicing requests such as beneficiary changes or claims, contact (402) 489-8266 directly, as not all transactions may be available online.
Great Plains Life's American Life & Security Corp. Claims can be reached by phone at (402) 489-8266 and fax at (402) 489-8295 for questions throughout the claims process.
Great Plains Life
Subsidiary of Antarctica Capital (via Midwest Holding Inc. / American Life & Security Corp.)
american-life.com→American Life & Security Corp. (successor to Great Plains Life)
Phone(402) 489-8266
Fax(402) 489-8295
Mailing Address
American Life & Security Corp., 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
WebsiteLearn more→
American Life & Security Corp. (successor to Great Plains Life)
Phone(402) 489-8266
Fax(402) 489-8295
Mailing Address
American Life & Security Corp., 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
WebsiteLearn more→
American Life & Security Corp. Claims
Phone(402) 489-8266
Fax(402) 489-8295
Mailing Address
American Life & Security Corp., 2900 S 70th St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
Verified May 2026
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