Insurance Term

Beneficiary

The person or entity designated to receive the death benefit from a life insurance policy.

Detailed Explanation

The beneficiary is named by the policyholder. There can be primary beneficiaries (first in line) and contingent beneficiaries (who receive the benefit if the primary beneficiary is deceased). Beneficiaries can be individuals, trusts, estates, or charities.

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