Income tax liability of death insurance claim receipt

Does Income TAX Liability to an insurance claim received by the husband in the event of his wife's accidental death?
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This discussion clarifies the income tax liability when receiving a death insurance claim in the UK. Generally, life insurance payouts are not subject to income tax for the beneficiary. This applies even if the claim arises from an accidental death. The amount received from vehicle insurance related to the accident is also typically exempt from income tax.

No liability
No, it will exempt
Amount received after claiming the insurance of the vehicle involved in the accident

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