Hendon v. Bankers Life Co. of Des Moines

REEVES, Chief Judge.

This is an action on the double indemnity provision of a life insurance policy evidenced by a rider attached thereto. The attached provision is entitled:

“Agreement for Double Indemnity Benefit.”

These words are followed by the legend:

“Attached to and made a part of Policy No. 1339882, issued by the Bankers Life Company, Des Moines, Iowa, on the life of......Alva W. Hendon..........”

And, then, in a paragraph entitled “Benefit,” the following pertinent language is used:

•“Benefit Upon receipt at its Home Office in Des Moines, Iowa, of due proof that the death of the Insured…