Absolute Assignment

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Absolute Assignment: A formal transfer of complete ownership rights to a Canadian life-insurance policy—from the original policyowner to another person or entity—executed by a written, signed and insurer-approved document (the absolute assignment form). Once filed and accepted, the new owner gains every legal right and responsibility the original owner had, including the right to collect benefits, change beneficiaries, borrow against the policy or even surrender it for cash. The transfer is permanent; the original owner cannot regain control unless the new owner reassigns the policy in writing.

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