Contingent Beneficiary


Definition of "Contingent beneficiary"

Dorothy Pataky
Dorothy Pataky Re/Max Horizon

Person who will become the beneficiary if the original beneficiary dies before the insured. It is the policyholder's second election as beneficiary, dependent on the status of the primary beneficiary.

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