Who should I put as my beneficiary?

Last Updated: January 9, 2015May 30, 2023

Short Answer

You can choose anyone you like as a beneficiary, however, you can also choose to leave the field blank, in which case, the default beneficiary will be your spouse, children, parents, siblings, then estate.

More Detail

A beneficiary is the person who would receive the benefits from Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage if you pass away during the trip. You can choose anyone as a beneficiary, and if you do not choose a beneficiary, the default beneficiary would be your next of kin.

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