The Illinois Department of Insurance says that Life Policy Locator has helped return $8.5 million to consumers in lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities this year.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners says millions of dollars in life insurance benefits go unclaimed annually.
To check unclaimed life insurance policies, go to IDOL: Life Policy Locator, the Illinois State Treasurer at https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/, or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Life Insurance Policy Locator at naic.org
For additional assistance, contact the Department of Insurance at DOI.LifePolicyLocator@illinois.GOV or call (866)445-5364.
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