Can life insurance policies be cashed in by the insured if the owner dies?

Can life insurance policies be cashed in by the insured if the owner dies?

If I’m the beneficiary of a life insurance policy that’s paid for by a person who’s still living, can I cash it in? No. Only the policyholder can “cash in” a life insurance policy. Sep 16, 2014

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