Group life & disability insurance
Tribal Group Life Insurance
A unique group life insurance offering for tribal members and shareholders.
The loss of a tribal member or shareholder is a time for grief, remembrance and respect. Traditional burial ceremonies are a way to honor the life of a valued friend or loved one, while teaching future generations about the unique customs of your culture.
Symetra group life insurance can help provide financial support to tribal members and shareholders following the death of a loved one.
Because the needs of each tribe are different, every policy we write is exclusive to the membership guidelines set by the tribe, rancheria or pueblo. Our policy provides distinct features such as:
Coverage for all tribal members and shareholders (membership status is determined by the tribe).
Guaranteed issue coverage for all members and shareholders.
Naming the tribe as beneficiary.1
No required waiver of Sovereign Nation immunity.
Flexible age reduction schedules. Benefits are typically subject to standard age reductions, but no age reductions may be quoted with Underwriting review and approval.
Value-add programs
Tribal Member Assistance Program (TMAP)
TMAP is available at an additional cost and can find resources to help tribal members and shareholders navigate with life’s challenges such as locating child or elder care, dealing with substance abuse and managing family relationships. Includes up to three telephonic counseling sessions each calendar year.
Beneficiary Assistance
Beneficiary Assistance offers 24/7 support and guidance following the death of a loved one.
Travel Assistance
Travel Assistance provides pre-trip planning information and emergency
assistance while traveling 100 miles or more from home and on a trip lasting 90 days or less.
Identity Theft Assistance
Provides guidance and support in the event an identity is stolen—including help with card replacement, translation services, and notification of the incident to the three major credit bureaus.
EstateGuidance
A simple, secure and affordable online tool that allows insureds to decide what documents they need for estate planning and final arrangements.
Tribal life frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for life insurance?
All tribal members and shareholders are eligible for coverage. Eligibility for non-member and non-shareholder dependents is at the discretion of the tribe. The membership status defined by each federally recognized tribe, rancheria or pueblo will be reflected in the policy.
Who can be named as beneficiary?²
• The tribal entity (which may be sole beneficiary of member coverage only if 100% of premium is paid for by the tribe).¹
• Any beneficiary named by the insured member or shareholder.
• The tribal entity and a beneficiary named by the insured member (split primary).¹
Is supplemental coverage available?
Tribal coverage typically includes basic group life insurance with no supplemental life, dependent life or accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. However, alternate schedules may be offered on an exception basis at the discretion of underwriting.
Solutions for tribal-owned businesses
Symetra offers a suite of group life, disability and fixed-payment insurance benefits that can help round out your employee benefits package. You may choose to provide coverage as part of a compensation package, offer it on a voluntary basis, or both. Our flexible policy designs and consultative approach help ensure you get exactly the benefits you need at a price that fits your budget.
Next steps
Symetra offers a number of solutions to help you stay competitive in today's marketplace. To learn more, contact your benefits broker or consultant.
Group life policies, insured by Symetra Life Insurance Company, 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004, are not available in any U.S. territory. Base policy form number is LGC-10039 12/12.
Coverage may be subject to exclusions, limitations, reductions and termination of benefit provisions. For costs and complete details of the coverage, call your Symetra representative.
TMAP is offered by ComPsych® through Symetra. ComPsych is not affiliated with any of the subsidiaries under Symetra Financial Corporation. ComPsych© 2021 ComPsych Corporation.
Travel Assistance, Identity Theft Assistance and Beneficiary Assistance are offered through On Call International. EstateGuidance® and Tribal Member Assistance Program are provided by ComPsych® Corporation. Neither On Call International nor ComPsych® are affiliated with Symetra Life Insurance Company or any of its affiliates. Benefits may not be available in all states.
If you’re an employer in Arizona, please click this link to view the exclusions and limitations for Tribal insurance.
1Not available in Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Montana and North Dakota.