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Human Resources > HRIS > Self Service > Update Life Insurance Beneficiaries

Update Life Insurance Beneficiaries

Employees who are currently benefits eligible and enrolled in the Northwestern University sponsored Basic Life and/or Supplemental Life insurance plan(s) may use Self Service to:

• Review life insurance coverage and beneficiaries
• Add new individuals or legal trusts as beneficiaries
• Change and Update current beneficiary information
• Change beneficiary allocation methods and amounts

This online process replaces paper enrollment and update of beneficiaries.

 

Please Click on the Links Below for Additional Information

Online Help
After you have logged in to Self Service and are updating your beneficiaries, you may click on the "HELP" icon located at the top right-hand corner of the screen to view an online tutorial.

Quick Steps to Update Your Beneficiaries

Step-by-Step Instruction Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary of Terms

Life Insurance Plan Information

Powerpoint Presentation

 

Further Assistance

Password resets: IT HELP DESK 847.491.4357
Self Service Assistance: HRIS HELP DESK 847.467.4800
Benefits Division: beneficiaryassistance@northwestern.edu 847.491.7513