During World War II, many Jewish families in Europe purchased life insurance policies as financial protection for loved ones who would survive the war. However, Nazi Germany did not preserve insurance policy documents nor did they issue death certificates for Jews and countless untold others murdered in the concentration camps. As a result, many Holocaust victims and their heirs to this day have been unable to collect on the policies purchased over half a century ago.

The State of California's Department of Insurance has played a pivotal role in protecting the rights of Holocaust survivors and their heirs. California was instrumental in the establishment of the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims (ICHEIC) and continues to participate in finding a solution to this issue.  The California Department of Insurance is one of three states representing the National Association of Insurance Commissioners on the ICHEIC and has been aggressive in it's representation of claimants' interests and its efforts to improve the fairness and efficiency of ICHEIC's claims process.

This website is a public resource for all people to learn more about Holocaust Era Insurance Claims. Please select one of the areas on the right for more information.

ICHEIC Companies

Policyholder Lists

How to File a Claim

International Commission

News

California Law

Holocaust Victims

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