Beneficiary

Definition


Beneficiary: The person, organization, or estate—named by the policy-owner while the life or health insurance contract is in force—who will receive the policy’s proceeds (such as the death benefit, living benefit, or critical-illness payout) when the triggering event occurs. A beneficiary can be revocable (changeable at any time without consent) or irrevocable (changeable only with written permission from the named beneficiary), and designations may be “primary” (first in line) or “contingent” (next in line if the primary is deceased or cannot accept the funds). Designations must comply with federal and provincial laws and are subject to the terms, restrictions, and tax implications spelled out in the policy and Canadian legislation.

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