How Long Will It Take To Get Money From A Life Insurance Policy? 
You can anticipate a wait of one to two months to get money from a life insurance policy , although it could be shorter , and -LRB- rarely -RRB- longer . To expedite it , order enough certified death certificates at the time of death to cover all policies you may find . Call your agent or the insurance company to have them email you the death claim . The sooner they receive these items , the sooner the life insurance proceeds will be paid . 