Criminal Activity
Nearly every life insurance contract contains language stipulating that your policy would be considered void if death occurs as the result of your participation in criminal activity. In the case of murder, an investigation would likely be conducted by the insurance company to determine your level of involvement, if any, in the criminal behavior that ultimately resulted in your murder. If the company should believe you were a willing participant rather than an innocent bystander, your life insurance benefits would not be paid to your beneficiaries.