A five-step process for tracking down a life insurance policy and making the claim process go smoothly Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance ...

You’ve been through a very bad period, and a loved one has just passed away. It's during these very traumatic and trying times that you have to get involved with that great bugbear – life insurance.

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Life insurance is often bought on simple comparisons: the lowest premium for a large cover, the brand name, the online buying experience, or a bundle of riders. But the credibility of a life insurer ...