Morse v. Sentry Life Insurance

Ray Thornton, Justice.

This case presents the question whether appellee Sentry Life Insurance Company (Sentry) was obligated to pay appellant Barbara Morse the proceeds of her late husband’s life insurance policy. Wilroy Lewis, an agent for Sentry and a family friend of the Morses, approached Gary and Barbara Morse in 1993 about obtaining their insurance business. The Morses opted to transfer their home, automobile, business, and life insurance to Sentry. On December 21, 1993, Sentry issued a $60,000 life insurance policy to Gary Morse, naming Barbara Morse as the primary beneficiary. Mr.…