A beneficiary’s first 72 hours after a loved one’s death are emotionally intense and administratively critical. This ultimate playbook — part of the "Claims Process …
Calculators and Converters
Comparing State DOI Processes: Timelines, Escalation Paths and When to Involve an Attorney
Content Pillar: State & Regulatory Landscape, Complaints, and Consumer ProtectionsContext: Life insurance calculations · beneficiaries · denial reasons Understanding how state insurance departments (DOIs) handle …
Top Questions to Ask Your State Insurance Commissioner’s Office Before Filing a Lawsuit Over a Denied Claim
A denied life insurance claim is often one of the most stressful events a beneficiary can face. Before you file a lawsuit, your state Insurance …
State-Level Protections for Beneficiaries: Community Property, Spousal Consent and Domestic Relations Orders Explained
A practical, state-by-state-aware guide for beneficiaries, survivors, agents and attorneys navigating life insurance payouts, contested beneficiary designations and denials. This guide explains how state marital-property …
Regulatory Trends and Proposed Laws Affecting Life Insurance Claims, Beneficiaries and Underwriting in the U.S.
Comprehensive guide — State & Regulatory Landscape, Complaints, and Consumer Protections Table of contents Executive summary How insurance is regulated in the U.S.: Federal, NAIC, …
How Agents and Brokers Can Use State Regulations to Reduce Post-Sale Risk and Improve Consumer Trust
Content pillar: State & Regulatory Landscape, Complaints, and Consumer Protections Context: life insurance calculations • beneficiaries • denial reasons This ultimate guide shows U.S. agents …
NAIC Model Laws, State Variations and What Consumers Should Know About Contestability Periods by State
A definitive guide for beneficiaries, policy owners, agents and consumer advocates — how contestability periods work, why they matter for life-insurance payouts, how state law …
A State-by-State Guide to Filing Appeals, Ombudsmen and Regulatory Remedies for Life Insurance Disputes
Comprehensive pillar: State & Regulatory Landscape, Complaints, and Consumer ProtectionsContext: life insurance calculations, beneficiaries, and denial reasons This ultimate guide walks U.S. consumers, beneficiaries, agents …
Rider Comparison Guide: Which Add-Ons Actually Protect Beneficiaries and Which Are Upsells
Life insurance is sold as peace of mind for the people you leave behind. But the policy’s base contract and the riders you add determine …
Policy Exclusions That Often Cause Denials—How to Spot Them Before You Buy and What to Disclose
An ultimate guide for U.S. buyers, agents, and beneficiaries in the “Exclusions, High‑Risk Scenarios & Specialized Riders” pillar. This deep‑dive explains which life insurance exclusions …