What to do when a Sentinel Security Life account holder dies
Report the death to Sentinel Security Life's Death claims at 1-800-247-1423
A death claim on a Sentinel Security Life policy is filed through the Death claims (1-800-247-1423). Because insurance proceeds pass directly to named beneficiaries, this process is separate from probate. The required documentation and timeline vary by policy type.
Begin by calling Sentinel Security Life at 1-800-247-1423. You will need the deceased's full name, account numbers, and the death certificate to get the process started.
Death claim process
The death claim process at Sentinel Security Life works as follows:
Filing a claim
- Give the policy number, or as much information on the insured as possible
Required Documents
- Claim formCompleted by each beneficiary. The form comes from the Policyholder FORMS page or is mailed on request.
Forms Sentinel Security Life issues1
- Sentinel Security Life Claim Form
Completed by each beneficiary. Sent by the institution on request.1
What happens to each kind of account1
What Sentinel Security Life's agreement and guidance say1
- How proceeds are paid
Accumulation Protector Plus: the beneficiary may take a lump sum or a settlement option (Lifetime Income Only, Period Certain Only, or Lifetime Income with Guaranteed Period Certain).1
Guaranteed Income Annuity: each beneficiary may elect a lump sum, deferred payout within 5 years, or period certain payments of at least 5 years.1
Personal Choice Plus+: a beneficiary that is not a natural person is paid a lump sum.2
Sentinel Security Life's Death claims can be reached by phone at 1-800-247-1423 for questions throughout the claims process.
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