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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2020
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., New York, NY (US);
Kathleen Schoos, New York, NY (US);
Debra Cruz, Mount Vernon, NY (US);
Lawrence Vranka, New York, NY (US);
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
The disclosed systems and methods facilitate identifying beneficiaries of matured insurance policies. In a preferred embodiment, the systems and methods leverage one or more websites, such as social media websites, to allow customers, family members, and other beneficiaries to search for and receive information about unclaimed matured policy proceeds. Optionally, users may also search for and receive information related to in-force policies. In cases where the insured is living, the systems and methods can update address and social security number records, enabling more effective policy administration and customer service going forward. The systems and methods may further distribute the matured policy proceeds to the identified beneficiary.