What to do when a Security Plan Life account holder dies
Report the death to Security Plan Life at 1-800-533-9252
Filing a death claim on a Security Plan Life policy begins with notifying Security Plan Life. Life insurance claims are separate from probate—proceeds transfer directly to named beneficiaries regardless of whether the estate goes through court. The timeline and documentation requirements depend on the policy type and cause of death.
Gather the account holder's full name, date of birth, and any known account or policy numbers before contacting Security Plan Life.
Death claim process
To file a claim after an account holder's death, here is what Security Plan Life requires:
Filing a claim
Forms Security Plan Life issues1
- Claim form
Sent by the institution on request.1
Not in Security Plan Life's published guidance4
- Online claim form
- A list of required documents
- Whether the death certificate must be certified
- A mailing address for claim documents
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Security Plan Life death claims support
Policyholder Services
Phone
Donaldsonville office
Baton Rouge office
Little Rock, Arkansas office
Jackson, Mississippi office
Mailing address
Website
Death notifications go through general customer service.
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