Search for a lost policy or benefits

Paying benefits is the most important act a life insurance company can perform. It isn't always easy—especially if the beneficiary's contact information is out of date—but we're committed to fulfilling the promises we make, and to reuniting lost policies with their rightful beneficiaries.

Need to speak with a claims specialist?

Call 1 (800) 695-9873

When you call, please have the following information available:

Deceased Policy Owner's Name
Last Known Address
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Social Security Number (not required)

To search for a lost policy or unclaimed benefits, simply click on one of the options below and enter the requested information:

Lost Policy

Select this option if you believe that you are the beneficiary of a New York Life policy where benefits have not been paid.

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Unclaimed Funds

Select to visit an external site to see if benefits or other funds have been sent to the deceased's state. (This is required by law if a significant amount of time has passed and the beneficiary(ies) cannot be located.)

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To search for a lost policy or unclaimed benefits, simply click on one of the options below and enter the requested information:

Lost Policy

Unclaimed Funds