Reference no: EM133023721

Life Insurance and the Holocaust

Many Jewish and other citizens were insured under life insurance policies in World War II. From the point of view of the beneficiaries and their heirs, amounts are due them because many policies were in force at the time of death, and circumstances beyond their control prevented the timely filing of death claims. Other policies lapsed because of morally repugnant acts by governments at the time. In many instances, no one having knowledge of the policies survived. However, reconstructing contract records and tracing families of insureds is exceptionally complex. Issues being addressed 65 and more years after the end of World War II.

So, what should be done to make right this troubling and complex matter, what amount of money should be paid, who is entitled to the money, and who should pay it?