Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is touring the state to get the word out about life insurance practices in Illinois.
Speaking in Normal during the first of a series of hearings, the Democrat Frerichs said the ultimate goal of the task force meetings is to make sure people's last wishes are honored.
"They basically made insurance policy premium payments with the idea of not enriching insurance executive, but taking care of a loved one in their life. And we want to make sure those loved ones are paid in a timely manner," Frerichs said.
The Illinois General Assembly passed Frerichs' bill to require life insurers to use a government database to verify the status of policyholders and unpaid beneficiaries.
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner is reviewing the measure.
