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Jul-28-18 Washington, DC On July 17, 2018 Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office released a report detailing the results of an investigation into Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s efforts to cut costs by denying emergency room coverage after the fact. Many of these insurance claim denials were eventually reversed. But Anthem may have succeeded in its overall goal... - Property Damage Leads to Hurricane Sandy Insurance Claims
Nov-9-12 New York, NY For home owners and business owners who suffered damage to their homes, offices and properties, the process of dealing with a Hurricane Sandy insurance claim could be yet another stressful situation. Insurance companies may deny Hurricane Sandy losses or find reasons to under-compensate or unreasonably delay paying out a claim--known as "... - Unum Insurance Lawsuits Gain Momentum
May-18-18 Ellicott City, MD: A former Maryland project manager for a real estate company has accused the Unum Group of suspending her monthly disability payments after 26 years of payments when she was elected to serve part-time on the Howard County Board of Education. Five years after notifying Unum life insurance that she had been elected to the Board of Educati... - Bad Faith Insurance Plaintiff Wins Her Case
Mar-28-12 Virginia Beach, VA When bad faith insurance rears its ugly head, it's hard for a plaintiff to know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Akin to a high-stakes poker game, you want to leave with something when you file a bad faith insurance claim. In fact, you want to leave with as much as you can. The last thing you want to have happen is walking away... - A Win for the Plaintiff in Bad Faith Insurance Claim
Feb-7-12 St. Louis, MO A bad faith insurance claim that went through several legal phases was finally settled in the plaintiff's favor with the awarding of attorney's fees. Cindy Tripp's bad faith insurance claim accused her insurer, Western National Mutual (Western), of bad faith and breach of contract. According to Insurance Law & Litigation Week (1/... - Long Term Disability Denial Letter from Insurer is Not the End of the Road
Feb-8-18 Minneapolis, MN Disability insurance is intended to help individuals through rough spots, providing them with income when health problems keep them off the job. However, insurance companies are big corporations concerned about their bottom line. Unless policy holders can stand up to the insurance company's strict requirements during the critical cross ove... - "My Job Was to Terminate and Deny Claims," says Former Unum Claims Handler
Jun-7-11 West Newfield, ME "When I was transitioned to the Unum claims department, I thought my job was about giving policy holders quality service and paying their claims on time," says Linda Nee, a former UnumProvident, now known as Unum , employee. "But after two months in this position, my boss told me that I'd have to deny $270,000 in financial reserves and... - All You Need to Know About Filing a Claim After a Truck Accident
Mar-19-23 Santa Clara, CA Truck accidents can be devastating, causing severe injuries and property damage. If you've been involved in a truck accident , filing a claim may be necessary to cover your expenses. However, the process of filing a claim can be complicated and overwhelming. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure about the process, don't worry... - You Can Fight Back Against Denied Disability Claims
Jul-11-17 Minneapolis, MN If you are dealing with a disability claim with an insurance company this may be one of the most important stories you’ll ever read because the fact is, it ain’t over till it’s over. Attorney Kristen Gyolai has successfully represented hundreds of people that thought it was the end of the road when they received ‘disability d... - Nevada Workers' Compensation Legal News & Lawsuit Information
Workers' Compensation is insurance coverage purchased by the employer/business that provides workers' benefits for job-related employee injuries. Nevada law requires all employers to purchase Nevada workers' compensation coverage (with a few exceptions). Some workers may have unreasonably been denied their Nevada workers' compensation benefits or ma... - Florida Workers' Compensation Lawsuit News & Legal Information
Workers' Compensation is insurance coverage purchased by the employer/business that provides workers' benefits for job-related employee injuries. Florida law requires all employers to purchase Florida workers' compensation coverage (with a few exceptions). Some workers may have unreasonably been denied their Florida workers' compensation benefits or... - Things to Keep Handy When Consulting a Car Accident Injury Attorney
Feb-19-24 Savannah, GA The city of Savannah was the second most dangerous city for drivers among a list of 25 US cities in 2017. This alarming statistic is likely to have changed by now, but car accidents continue to pose a major risk for residents to this date. Experiencing a car accident can be a distressing event that leaves individuals with massive emotional a... - Long Term Care Insurance Claims Denied, Denied, Denied
Apr-11-09 Baltimore, MD With seniors living further and further into retirement, it is important that they have a solid financial plan to ensure their needs are met. One tool for financial planning that many seniors consider is long term care insurance, which provides them with a means to pay for their care, should they need it. Unfortunately, long term care insur... - Conseco Update: Is Your Long-Term Care Insurance Assured?
Mar-30-09 Carmel, IN Long-term health insurance is a growing industry given the aging of the Baby Boomer, and Conseco Insurance Company is just one of many suppliers providing long-term health coverage. However, a reputation for alleged delaying tactics when it comes to paying out claims continues to dog Conseco—and now comes word that the company is threatened... - Hartford Life Faces Denied Disability Lawsuit
Jun-28-16 San Francisco, CA: Hartford Life faces a lawsuit alleging the company wrongfully denied a disability insurance claim. The lawsuit was filed in June 2016 under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and alleges the plaintiff’s insurance claim was denied without proper reasons given. According to the Northern California Record (6... - AARP Insurance Not the Medical Advantage Most Believe
Nov-23-08 Washington, DC Imagine going into hospital for treatment armed with your AARP health insurance plan . Your AARP insurance gives you peace of mind that your bills will be paid. Or maybe you have United Health Group insurance. No matter. You're good—at least until you get there, and you are told that your insurance is grossly inadequate and you are asked... - Long Term Care Insurance Expert Consultant Weighs In
Nov-10-08 Sandpoint, ID Martin McBirney has almost 20 years of experience in the long term care insurance (LTCI) industry. He started out in this field as an actuary and subsequently did product development, marketing and lobbying. In the past 8 years, he has worked as an independent consultant and for the last 2 last two years he has focused on expert consulting... - Variable Annuities Carry Variable Risks and Benefits
Oct-29-08 New York, NY Okay, here's the scoop on variable annuities . They can have high fees. They can have steep penalties. And even though they are tied in with variable annuity life insurance, they can be associated with some pretty high-risk products that could cost many investors value in their investment portfolio. In spite of the peace-of-mind that the 'ins... - Car Accidents: "Dazed and Confused"
Sep-23-08 Sacramento, CA Just about anyone who has been involved in a car accident can tell you that dealing with insurance companies is a gigantic pain. Although the car crash itself is an ordeal, dealing with the paperwork and insurance adjusters to file a claim is a whole other nightmare. Karen S (not her real name) says that since her automobile accident o... - Did Your Insurer Deal with You in Bad Faith?
Feb-20-16 Los Angeles, CA: Bad things happen to good people, right? Absolutely. And sometimes those bad things involve making an insurance claim so you can put things right again. “That’s why I have a job,” says attorney Denise Hsu Sze with a warm and engaging smile as we sit down to talk at a legal conference in Las Vegas. She’s a long-ti...