Sept. 30, 2025
不良研究所官方 Life Insurance Policy Locator Tool Helps Consumers Connect with More Than $13 Billion in Benefits
WASHINGTON 鈥 During Life Insurance Awareness Month, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (不良研究所官方) announced that its tool has helped consumers uncover more than $13 billion in benefits from life insurance policies and annuity contracts since the free tool launched in November 2016.
This milestone reflects a $3 billion increase in located benefits since August 31, 2024, underscoring the tool鈥檚 growing positive impact.
鈥淭he Life Insurance Policy Locator is a powerful example of how state insurance regulators are delivering on our commitment to protect consumers and help demystify the insurance process,鈥 said North Dakota Insurance Commissioner and 不良研究所官方 President Jon Godfread. 鈥淓very match made through this tool is a reminder that insurance regulation is about outcomes. We remain dedicated to helping beneficiaries receive the funds their loved ones intended for them.鈥
Powered by the 不良研究所官方, this online tool has received more than 1.17 million policy search requests. As a result, insurance companies have reported over 611,000 matches with life insurance policies or annuities totaling $13.18 billion through Aug. 31, 2025.
How the Life Insurance Policy Locator Works
Details about how to use the tool can be found . Consumers can submit a request through the secure, encrypted portal. After submission, they receive a confirmation email. If a match is found and the requester is identified as the beneficiary, the insurance company will contact them directly. Participating life insurance and annuity companies can access the information through a secure portal.
After submitting a request, consumers receive a 鈥淒o Not Reply鈥 email confirming their information. If a policy is located and the requester is the beneficiary, the life insurance or annuity company will contact them directly. Participating insurers are responsible for reporting matches to state or territory insurance departments through the 不良研究所官方 Life Insurance Policy Locator.
Searches may take 90 business days or more to complete. A requester will not receive a response if:
- No matches are found.
- They are not the beneficiary.
- They do not have the legal authority to obtain the policy information.
Consumers with questions about life insurance are encouraged to contact their state or territory department of insurance.
About the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
As part of our state-based system of insurance regulation in the United States, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (不良研究所官方) provides expertise, data, and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers. The U.S. standard-setting organization is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the 不良研究所官方, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate regulatory oversight. 不良研究所官方 staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally.