The proceeds from a life insurance policy, also known as, the death benefits, are paid out to the beneficiary or beneficiaries of a life insurance policy upon the death of the insured person.

The beneficiary contacts the insurance company after the insured has died, to make a claim for the death benefit from the policy.

The insurer will mail the forms to the beneficiary that need to be completed in order to make the claim for the death benefits.

If you are buying life insurance you may be wondering who gets the proceeds from your insurance policy when you die.

It's an important question to consider.

The Beneficiary is the person or persons you choose to receive the death benefit from your life insurance.

You select a beneficiary when you purchase your life insurance.

You may be able to change the beneficiaries after the life insurance policy is "In Force".

And, you may select more than one person to receive a portion of your death benefit...