Make a claim
What to expect
- Tell us you need to make a claim by phone or online, so we can get the process underway
- We may ask you to send us a death certificate and any other documents we need
- We’ll get in touch about your claim and explain what happens next.
Ways to start your claim
It’s easy to make a claim against a life insurance policy — just call us or fill in our online form below.
Try to have the following information below ready before you start:
- The name of the person who has died
- Your relationship to them
- The cause of death
- The policy number, if you have it
- Your contact details
Make a claim online
Just follow the steps and answer the questions in our claim notification form below, and we’ll get things moving for you.
Make a claim over the phone
To save you time and get you to the right team, please click on the life provider's name to find the number you need:
Calls may be monitored or recorded. Calls to 0800 numbers from UK landlines and mobiles are free. Numbers that start with 03 are charged at national call rates, and may depend on your network provider.
Aviva
Friends Provident
Bupa Health Insurance or Friends Life
AXA
AXA Sunlife Direct
Winterthur
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If you’ve been diagnosed with or had surgery for a critical illness your policy covers, you can make a claim.
Want to make a waiver of premium claim?
If you’re incapacitated and unable to work, you may be able to make a claim, so we cover the cost of your premiums for a while.
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