Customer Service FAQs

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Payment / Billing

How do I make a payment on my Boston Mutual policy?

There are multiple options for making a premium payment. You can pay your premium with an electronic funds transfer set up directly from your financial institution, or you can pay by mail:

To set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):

Please complete the EFT Authorization Form found on our Services and Forms for Individuals page under the “Policy Change Forms” drop down.

You will need to include verification for your bank account as well as to call our Client Services Department at (877) 624-2249, option 2, to find out if you will need to send a payment with your request before you send in your form.

Send the completed form along with the required supporting documents to the mailing address or fax number on the form.

To mail your check or money order, please send it to:

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
PO BOX 55551
Boston MA 02205-5551

Make sure to include policy number on your payment when sending by mail.

I received a letter indicating I have a missed deduction. I am on payroll deductions through my employer. What does that mean?

Sometimes your payroll deductions may fall behind if your employment situation changes (such as leaving a job). A missed deduction letter is sent to make you aware of the missed payments and provide the opportunity for you to pay your policy to prevent a future lapse. You can mail a check or money order for that missed deduction payment to:

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
PO BOX 55551
Boston MA 02205-5551

I recently left my employer. How can I pay for my policy going forward?

Your options for paying your premium include:

1. Set up an Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT):
-To pay your premium directly from your financial institution, please complete the EFT Authorization Form found on our Services and Forms for Individuals page under the “Policy Change Forms” drop down.

-Please call our Client Services department at (877) 624-2249, option 2, to find out if you will need to send a payment with your request before you send in your form.

-Send the completed form along with the required supporting documents to the mailing address or fax number on the form.

2. Request a direct bill be sent to you
-Options include quarterly, semi-annual or annual payment methods.

-Please complete the Mode Change Form located on our Services and Forms for Individuals page under the Policy Change Forms drop down.

-Send form to the mailing address of fax number on the document.

In the interim of electing your billing method, you can mail a check or money order to:
Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
PO BOX 55551
Boston MA 02205-5551

Please be sure to include your policy number on the payment.

In some cases, your policy paid-to date may be behind due to payroll cycles. Please contact our Client Services department directly at [email protected] or (877) 624-2249 to confirm your policy paid-to date and amount due.

I received a notice in the mail indicating an “Automatic Premium Loan” was taken. What does that mean?

The Automatic Premium Loan provision in your policy is the non-forfeiture option on the application that was selected when it was filled out. This option pays any premium that is 45 days overdue by taking premium loans secured by the cash value of the policy. It prevents the policy from lapsing due to a late or lost payment.

Loan interest is charged on the policy anniversary and appears on your annual statement. If this interest is not paid, the interest amount is added to the loan balance.

An Automatic Premium Loan is never taken unless the premium is overdue. If a payment was received just after an Automatic Premium Loan was taken, it would be applied to the next premium.

You may repay the loan by making payments on any schedule and in any amounts you choose. Simply send a check to the address below, or add the amount to your next premium payment. Make sure your check is marked with your policy number and a note is enclosed asking that the payment be applied to the loan balance.

Mailing address:
Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
120 Royall Street
Canton, MA 02021

Policy Status / Changes

How do I get a copy of my policy?

To obtain a copy of your policy certificate:

-Complete the Policy Information Change Form found on our Services and Forms for Individuals page under the “Policy Change Forms” drop down.

-Complete the form and send it to Boston Mutual:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (781) 770-0575
Mail: Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, 120 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021

Please be aware a lost policy certificate can be ordered at no cost. If you wish to obtain a duplicate copy of a complete policy, there is a $10 charge that must be mailed with your Policy Information Change Form request.

How do I make a change to my Boston Mutual Life Insurance policy?

To make a change to your policy, such as updating an address or beneficiary, you can begin by downloading the appropriate form on our Services and Forms for Individuals page.

Options to change your policy include:

-Beneficiary change

-Policy information change (name change, address change, etc.)

-Change of ownership

-Set up electronic funds transfer

-Elect a mode change for your direct billing method

Completed forms can be returned via:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (781) 770-0575
Mail: Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, 120 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021

If you have any questions regarding form completion, please contact one of our customer service representatives by calling (877) 624-2249, option 1.

How do I take a policy loan?

You may request a loan on an existing policy by downloading and completing the Loan Request Form on our Services and Forms for Individuals page under the “Request for Funds” drop down.

Please carefully read the provision details on the Loan Request Form for more details on the loan process.

Completed forms can be returned via:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (781) 770-0575
Mail: Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, 120 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021

Policy Cancellation

I need to cancel my policy. How do I do that?

If you wish to cancel your policy, please contact our Conservation team by phone at 1-800-800-6506.

What information do I need to have ready to start the cancellation process?

  • Name
  • Policy #
  • Reason for cancellation

If I cancelled my policy, can it be reinstated?

Once cancelled, your policy cannot be reinstated. However, in that event you may have the option to apply for new coverage, subject to our underwriting guidelines.

I completed the cash surrender process. When can I expect the check?

The cash surrender process  may take up to 3 – 4 weeks for completion. This the request, processing, and check delivery.

I cancelled my policy, but I’m still having payments taken out through my employer. Can you fix that?

If you continue to have payments deducted after you cancelled your policy, your employer may not be aware of your cancellation and you will need to contact your them directly.

Can you do direct deposit?

Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to do direct deposit to any accounts.

Will I receive the face amount of the policy? (difference between cash value and face amount)

The policyholder receive the policy’s accumulated cash value at the time of termination. The face amount is only paid upon receiving a death claim minus any outstanding loan balances.

General Customer Service

I have other questions regarding my policy. Who can I contact?

Our Customer Services team is more than happy to assist you with your questions. Please feel free to email us at [email protected].

You can also call our Client Services department at (877) 624-2249 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST to speak directly with a representative. You can select option 1 for assistance with a form, or option 2 for all other inquiries.

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If you have specific questions about a claim, please call: Claim Services,
(877) 212-2950.
If you are a producer and have specific questions, please contact your Regional Sales Director.
For all other inquiries, please call our main number: 1-800-669-2668.