How To Find Life Insurance Policy For Deceased? 
This can be a really tough task , as I know you 're probably finding out . The first places to start are with their insurance agent and their financial advisor . That 's where most people purchase their life insurance and , if they 're good , they 'll have a list of their policies , even if they 're with another company . Be sure to ask them where they were insured before them , they may have purchased life insurance from a previous agent or advisor . Follow this trail back as far as you can . Also check with their former employer , they may have life insurance there . The other place to inquire is with the state insurance department . Some states will have information such as this . Check anyplace they may have stored documents : a safe , a file drawer , a safe deposit box , a storage unit , and , yes , the basement . Lastly , you can Google lost life insurance policies . There is so much information on the web , you may find something . Good luck , and keep looking . 