04/10/2026
You may have bought the right insurance policies. But could your family find them when they actually need them?
Insurance documents often end up in different places — an old email, a file at home, a locker, or somewhere on a phone. Years later, even remembering which policy covers what can become difficult.
Keep one updated list of your policies with the insurer name, policy number, type of cover, nominee details and where the documents are stored.
Keep both digital and physical copies where practical. Also tell your spouse or a trusted family member where these records can be found.
And review the details when something changes — marriage, a move, a new policy, a change in nominee or contact information.
Good record-keeping does not change the policy terms or guarantee a claim. But it can make it much easier for your family to find the right information when they need it.
Take 15 minutes this week and check whether all your insurance policies are in one place.