Insurance Term
Beneficiary
The person or entity designated to receive the death benefit from a life insurance policy.
What does Beneficiary mean in insurance?
The beneficiary is named by the policyholder. There can be primary beneficiaries (first in line) and contingent beneficiaries.
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