What is a contingent on life insurance?

What is a contingent on life insurance?

In insurance contracts, a contingent beneficiary is one who benefits when the prior beneficiary of the policy is unable receive the benefit. In Texas, if a beneficiary of a life insurance forfeits one’s interest in the policy, the contingent beneficiary named by the insured can receive the proceeds.

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