Where the life insurance policy states that a benefit will be paid when the insurer receives due proof of death, the policy does not require a specific document such as a death certificate but does require evidence sufficient to establish the death of the policyholder.The 1st District Appellate Court reversed the decision of Cook County Circuit Judge Patrick J. Sherlock.John Tsichlis took out a life insurance policy with Country Life Insurance Co. through Bill Asimakopoulos, a family friend. The policy would pay out $700 …