Life Insurance Claims

Life Insurance Claims

State Farm is committed to an efficient, organized life insurance claims process devoid of hassle and red tape because we know that the passing of a loved one creates plenty of stress on its own.

Contact a State Farm agent to start the life insurance claim process, or begin the process online.

(New Brunswick, Canada residents: the online Report a Death form is not eligible to be used by residents of the province of New Brunswick, Canada.  To report a death, please contact a State Farm agent). 

Information to have on hand

  • Insured person's full name and nickname (if any)
  • Date of birth
  • State of residence
  • Life insurance policy number (if known)
  • Date and cause of death
  • Name of person reporting the claim, and his/her relationship to the deceased
  • Daytime and evening phone numbers

Processing & Resolution

  • After the notification of death has been received, the agent of record will contact the beneficiary of the policy.
  • Necessary forms (death certificate, W-9, etc.) will be filed, and the status of claim will be provided.
  • Resolution of the claim will be made by the Life Claim Operation Office once all forms and documentation have been received.


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