How to file a life insurance claim
Follow these steps to submit a life or accidental death & dismemberment claim in the unfortunate event that an employee or one of their covered dependents passes away.

Go to Guardian Forms and Claims and select “Find a form.” In the Form Number boxes, select “GG” and type “42,” then click “Search.”
Access the Group Life Claim Form (GG-42) to complete the form online or print it out. You will need to complete sections 1-3 and the beneficiary needs to complete section 4.
Submit the completed form along with the required claim documents via one of these methods:
Online:
guardianlife.com/forms-and-claims/group/life-insurance
Email:
Group_Life_Claims@glic.com
Mail:
Guardian Life Insurance Company
Attn: Group Life Claims
PO Box 14334
Lexington, KY 40512
Fax:
610-807-8266
Planholder Life and AD&D claims checklist
1 All whole life insurance policy guarantees are subject to the timely payment of all required premiums and the claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Policy loans and withdrawals affect the guarantees by reducing the policy’s death benefit and cash values.
2 Some whole life polices do not have cash values in the first two years of the policy and don’t pay a dividend until the policy’s third year. Talk to your financial representative and refer to your individual whole life policy illustration for more information.
3 The Disability Income and Waiver of Policy Premium Benefit Rider (form ICC21 DIR, DIR (12-2021), or state equivalent) is underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian®), New York, NY. There will be an additional cost or premium associated with this Rider. Provisions, features, and availability may vary by state. Exclusions and limitations may apply.
This information is being provided based on Guardian’s standard guidelines, and other restrictions or guidelines may apply to your specific plan.
Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. The information provided is based on our general understanding of the subject matter discussed and is for informational purposes only.
Guardian Group Life Insurance is underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY.

