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Individual life

Initiate a death claim

We realize this may be a difficult time and we are here to help you through the claim process with the care you deserve.

Tell us about the insured: We ask for the Guardian individual policy number and date of death, if possible.
Tell us about yourself: We ask for contact information and communication preferences and your relationship with the insured.
Information about the beneficiary: Additional details to proceed with the claim.

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Life insurance claims

1-866-452-4542 and select option 2

Individual Life Insurance is issued through The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) and The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (GIAC). Disability Income products underwritten and issued by Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America (Berkshire). Annuities issued by GIAC, a Delaware Corporation. Variable annuities and securities products and advisory services distributed by Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), a registered broker dealer and registered investment adviser. PAS a member: FINRA, SIPC.

GIAC and PAS are wholly owned subsidiaries of Guardian. Guardian, GIAC, and PAS are all located at 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001. Berkshire is a wholly owned stock subsidiary of Guardian located at 700 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Guardian® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY.