Additional Death Benefit
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In some life insurance policies, an extra benefit the beneficiaries of the policy receive upon the death of the policyholder, provided one's death occurs under certain, defined circumstances. For example, a policy may pay an additional death benefit if the policyholder dies before his/her retirement. The amount of the additional death benefit and the circumstances under which it is paid are defined in the policy.