Which of the following is NOT a condition that must be met for an accident death benefit to be paid?

The correct choice reflects the fact that an accident death benefit can be paid regardless of whether the cause of death was job-related. In many insurance policies, particularly those that focus on accident death benefits, the critical factors are usually focused on the timing of the death in relation to the accident and the status of the insurance policy at the time of death.

To receive an accident death benefit, it is typically required that the death occurs within a specified time frame after the accident. Additionally, the insured person usually must have their policy in force at the time of death to ensure validity of the claim. Furthermore, many policies stipulate that the insured must be actively at work when the accident occurs in order to qualify for benefits related to the accident.

Thus, the relationship to job-related injury is not a necessary criterion for the payment of an accident death benefit, making it the correct choice as the condition that is NOT mandatory.