Across the United States, billions of dollars in life insurance benefits are sitting in limbo because families never realize ...

When a loved one dies and you know you’re the beneficiary of their life insurance policy, getting the payout is typically ...

Many families have experienced the loss of a loved one only to discover later that a life insurance policy existed tucked away in old files, forgotten about or just unknown to the beneficiaries. Life ...

Imagine paying life insurance premiums faithfully for decades, believing your loved ones will be taken care of after you’re gone, only for the payout to never reach them. It might sound unthinkable, ...

People usually buy life insurance to provide money to family members when they die. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Sorry, an error occurred ...

Find money waiting to be reunited with the rightful owners. Aug. 25, 2011 -- intro:The 50 states and the District of Columbia are currently holding at least $32 billion in unclaimed funds, just ...

Most term life policies don’t pay out — and that’s a good thing. Here’s what to consider as your coverage ends and whether it ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs announced a bill Thursday that would require insurance companies to review their records as far back as 1996 to ensure that they’ve paid death benefits ...

Learn about the pros and cons of life insurance riders.