Berwyn Group launches real-time death verification API

Berwyn Group  has launched BerwynAPI, a service that lets insurers check whether an individual is deceased when a claim is filed or before an annuity or benefit payment is released.

The API connects to an organization’s existing systems and checks individuals against Berwyn’s database of more than 250 million death records. The company says it returns results in milliseconds, helping organizations identify potential fraud and improper payments before funds are sent.

The service also supports banks checking identities at account opening and healthcare organizations screening claims before payment.

BerwynAPI joins the company’s Death Intelligence suite, which includes obituary data, death-record files and human-reviewed death validation. Organizations can combine scheduled screening of existing accounts with API checks on new transactions.

Separately, Berwyn joined the AAIS Partner Program in March 2026, giving member insurers access to its death verification and location services to help prevent improper payments and maintain accurate policy and claims records.