- Farmers Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Farmers Insurance Group and all other insurance companies in Arizona are tasked with and contracted to handle and process all insurance claims that come through their business appropriately. Their clients and third parties should be confident that Farmers Insurance Group will act in good faith and c...
Read More » - Allstate Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Posted on: June 10, 2023
Insurance companies like Allstate are required to handle and process their claims in Arizona appropriately. They are there to provide security for their policyholders, and when they fail to provide appropriate coverage and conduct for their clients and third parties who are filing claims, they could...
Read More » - State Farm Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Posted on: April 30, 2023
Insurance companies are contractually bound to properly handle and process insurance claims. State Farm is no different. Policyholders, as well as third parties, can expect good faith and fair transactions. No intentional harm should come to their clients due to willful misconduct and deceitfulness....
Read More » - Contesting A Life Insurance Beneficiary
Posted on: April 30, 2023
Part of purchasing a life insurance policy is designating the person, also called the beneficiary, who will receive the benefits of the policy upon the policyholder’s death. There are times when that beneficiary may come under dispute. This is known as contesting a life insurance beneficiary. W...
Read More » - What is the Contestability Period For Life Insurance Claims?
Posted on: March 5, 2023
It is critical to understand the terms and conditions of a life insurance policy prior to purchase. One of the most important things you should find out about is its contestability period. The contestability period specifies the time that an insurance company may contest a claim. This claim must be ...
Read More » - Reasons Why Your Homeowner’s Insurance Rate Went Up
Posted on: February 5, 2023
No doubt you have noticed how expensive things are lately. Owning a home has always been a significant expense, but more and more, we are feeling the strain created by rising homeowner’s insurance premiums. You may be asking yourself, “Why is my homeowner’s insurance so expensive?” Well, the...
Read More » - Eight Reasons Why Insurance Denied Your Worker’s Compensation Claim
Posted on: January 10, 2023
When you have been injured at work, you expect worker’s compensation to take care of your medical bills and the damages you have suffered. It can feel like devastating news if your claim is denied. If you are confused by why your claim was denied, speak with a worker’s compensation lawyer in Phe...
Read More » - Which Health Insurance Companies Deny Claims the Most? Arizona Health Insurance Plan Denial Rates
Posted on: October 24, 2022
Regardless of industry, denying claims is a fundamental part of the business model of insurance companies. This is no different when it comes to health insurance. While many claims are denied for valid reasons, insurers routinely unjustly deny or delay the value of those claims. When that happ...
Read More » - 4 Reasons Insurance Companies Will Deny Your Fire Claim
Posted on: September 3, 2022
A house fire or wildfire that reaches your home can be devastating. You may lose everything you own, suffer physical injuries and experience the death of beloved pets. One of the first steps toward rebuilding and moving forward is collecting financial compensation for the fire from your insurance co...
Read More » - What Causes Your Insurance Premium to Go Up?
Posted on: September 1, 2022
You may spend a significant amount of money each month protecting what is most valuable to you, such as your car, home or business, by purchasing different types of insurance. No policyholder wants the unwelcome surprise of suddenly receiving a higher insurance bill in the mail. Understanding common...
Read More » - Can You Sue Your Own Homeowners Insurance?
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Most home and property owners in Arizona assume their homeowners insurance companies will pay for any property damage, personal injuries or losses suffered in a covered incident. After all, this is why you pay your insurance premiums every month – so that you’re covered in the event of an unexpe...
Read More » - When Can You Sue Your Neighbor’s Homeowners Insurance?
Posted on: August 1, 2022
If you were on your neighbor’s property when you suffered a serious injury, you may be able to file a claim against your neighbor’s homeowners insurance policy for coverage for your medical bills. Similarly, if your neighbor was negligent and this caused you property damage or negatively impacte...
Read More » - Do I Need a Police Report to File My Insurance Claim?
Posted on: July 3, 2022
If you get injured or your property gets damaged in any type of accident in Arizona, it’s a good idea to notify the police. Law enforcement can send paramedics and investigators to the scene of the accident to assist victims and collect information. The police report that gets drawn up will contai...
Read More » - Can I Sue My Insurance Agent for Their Mistakes?
Posted on: July 2, 2022
An insurance claim is confusing enough without also having to deal with bad faith practices committed by the insurance company or one of its representatives. Bad faith means that an insurance company has failed to meet its obligation to process your claim in an honest, fair and good-faith attempt to...
Read More » - How Do You Prove Bad Faith in Court?
Posted on: June 6, 2022
Some insurance companies may be guilty of a tort – or wrongdoing – known as bad faith in an attempt to protect their profits. If you can prove bad faith in court, you can receive financial compensation not only for your original insurance claim but for the insurance company’s misconduct agains...
Read More » - Who Represents the Insurance Company During a Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuit?
Posted on: May 2, 2022
Insurance companies are obligated to handle claims in good faith, meaning with due care toward the interests of the claimant and in an honest attempt to resolve the claim. Unfortunately, it is common to encounter problems with an insurance claim, such as an insurance company avoiding a payout with d...
Read More » - How Long Does the Insurance Company Have to Respond to a Demand Letter in Arizona?
Posted on: May 1, 2022
When you get in an accident, you need the insurance company responsible for your damage claim to respond as quickly as possible, so that you can move forward with your life. While it’s important not to rush the settlement process, it’s also in your best interest to know that an insurance company...
Read More » - How Long Does an Insurance Company Have to Settle a Claim in Arizona?
Posted on: April 13, 2022
Once you have done your part by submitting a claim to an insurance company in Arizona, you have no choice but to sit and wait for the company to respond. Luckily, you don't have to wait indefinitely – Arizona law gives insurance companies strict deadlines by which they must respond to claims and s...
Read More » - Arizona Car Insurance Laws
Posted on: April 12, 2022
Understanding and obeying Arizona's car insurance laws are your responsibilities as a driver. As is the case in all 50 states, proof of financial responsibility in the form of car insurance is a requirement in Arizona before you can register a motor vehicle. Your car insurance policy must meet certa...
Read More » - Timeline for Arizona Auto Insurance Claims
Posted on: March 21, 2022
After an event as traumatic as a car accident, it is normal to want the legal process to be over as quickly as possible. No crash victim wants the auto insurance claims process to drag on longer than is necessary. It is important, however, to take your time and not rush into a fast settlement. This ...
Read More » - 5 Methods Insurance Companies Use to Deny Claims
Posted on: March 10, 2022
If you need to file an insurance claim in pursuit of compensation for hospital bills or other expenses after an accident, you may assume that the insurance company is on your side. Although insurance providers carefully market themselves this way, the truth is that insurers want to save as much mone...
Read More » - 8 Reasons for a Property Insurance Claim Denial
Posted on: February 25, 2022
Dealing with a property insurance claim is difficult enough on its own. When you unexpectedly receive a claim denial from your insurance company, the recovery process can be even more insurmountable. While every situation is unique, there are several common reasons why insurance companies tend to de...
Read More » - Tips When Talking to an Insurance Adjuster
Posted on: February 15, 2022
An insurance claims adjuster is the person assigned to review your case and make recommendations to the insurance company after you file a claim. Knowing how to deal with an insurance adjuster is imperative, as this person does not want what is best for your claim and can use many tricks to take adv...
Read More » - 5 Ways Insurance Companies Can Wrong Their Clients
Posted on: January 20, 2022
Even if you always pay your premiums on time and have been a loyal policyholder for many years, your insurance company may not support you when it comes time to process a claim. Insurance companies are known for doing what they can to diminish payouts – even if it means knowingly wronging a client...
Read More » - What Is the Arizona Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Act?
Posted on: January 10, 2022
The failure of an insurance company to handle a claim fairly and in accordance with good-faith business practices is so common that many states, including Arizona, have passed laws that specifically ban these behaviors. One of these laws in Arizona is the Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Act. This ...
Read More » - What Happens When My Auto Insurance Won’t Pay My Claim?
Posted on: December 17, 2021
As a driver in Arizona, it is more likely a matter of when you will get into a car accident than if. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to negotiate with a car insurance company after a collision, as they tend to put their profits over helping crash victims. Withholding benefits and wrongfully rejec...
Read More » - Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Affect My Long-Term Disability Benefits?
Posted on: December 10, 2021
During the unprecedented coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, people with disabilities need help more than ever. The process of obtaining disability benefits is complicated enough without the global pandemic making things more challenging. To find out how the virus might affect your long-term disability b...
Read More » - Benefits of Hiring a Bad Faith Insurance Attorney
Posted on: November 12, 2021
Insurance bad faith is a dishonest practice that can get in the way of your ability to obtain the financial compensation that you need to recover from an accident, such as a car crash or natural disaster. If you encounter bad faith tactics during an insurance claim, it can be critical to hire a Phoe...
Read More » - What’s the Difference Between Insurance Fraud and Acting in Bad Faith?
Posted on: October 20, 2021
It can be difficult to get through an insurance claim on your own as a claimant. You may face many unfair or even illegal business practices from the insurance provider during the claims process. While both insurance fraud and acting in bad faith involve deception to achieve financial gain for the i...
Read More » - How Do I File a Bad Faith Claim Against a Health Insurance Company?
Posted on: October 10, 2021
All insurance providers have a legal duty to treat their clients in good faith and fair dealing. This means that they must handle claims in an honest and reasonable attempt to resolve them according to applicable laws and policy terms. If a health insurance company fails to live up to this standard ...
Read More » - 6 Common Bad-Faith Issues in Commercial Insurance
Posted on: September 27, 2021
In an attempt to protect its own profits, a commercial insurance company may engage in bad-faith practices when handling a claim. Bad faith means that the company is breaching its legal obligation to handle a claim in good faith, or honestly and ethically according to Arizona’s insurance laws. If ...
Read More » - 5 Types of Commercial Business Insurance Coverage Bad-Faith Insurance Applies To
Posted on: September 10, 2021
Insurance bad faith means that an insurance provider is failing to fulfill its legal obligation to handle a claim reasonably, fairly and properly. Bad faith is a way for an insurance company to save money on a payout. If you need to file a claim under a commercial business insurance policy in Arizon...
Read More » - Elements of a Bad-Faith Insurance Claim
Posted on: August 25, 2021
Federal and state laws require insurance companies to treat their clients in good faith, meaning in an honest and reasonable attempt to resolve the claim. Unfortunately, insurance companies are for-profit businesses that often engage in practices that are designed to save them money. These include b...
Read More » - Contract Law Versus Tort Law
Posted on: August 10, 2021
The different types of law are distinct from one another. Each type has its own rules and regulations. For example, contract law often involves business disputes, while tort law deals with negligence and injuries. There are situations, however, where two or more areas of law can intersect. What Is ...
Read More » - 5 Things an Insurance Company Doesn’t Want You to Know About Bad Faith Claims
Posted on: July 15, 2021
If you get injured in an accident or your property is damaged in a natural disaster, recovering fair financial compensation requires dealing with an insurance company. Unfortunately, many insurance companies choose their own profits over the good of their clients. This can lead to challenges in obta...
Read More » - What To Do If Your Insurance Company Is Underpaying You
Posted on: July 8, 2021
After a disaster leaves you with physical injuries and property damage, the last thing you might expect is your insurance company making it unreasonably difficult to achieve a fair settlement. Unfortunately, insurance companies are notorious for mishandling claims and using various tactics to underp...
Read More » - Reasons for Health Insurance Claim Denial
Posted on: June 22, 2021
Having an injury or illness that requires professional medical treatment is distressing enough. If you submit a claim with your health insurance company for coverage that gets denied, you can face even more stress and financial hardship. You may be able to file an appeal to get the insurance company...
Read More » - First-Party vs. Third-Party Bad Faith: What’s the Difference?
Posted on: June 10, 2021
During an insurance claim, an insurance company has a legal and ethical obligation to treat you fairly as a claimant. If the insurance company carelessly or intentionally mishandles your claim, it is guilty of insurance bad faith. If you are the victim of bad faith, you may be entitled to financial ...
Read More » - Can Insurance Companies Be Held Liable for Delaying an Injury Claim?
Posted on: May 23, 2021
Filing an injury claim should not mean waiting for an insurance company as it unnecessarily delays processing or payout. Unfortunately, insurance companies will try many tactics to avoid paying claims, including unnecessary or unethical delays. If an insurance company is intentionally delaying an in...
Read More » - Understanding Underpaid Home Insurance Claims
Posted on: May 10, 2021
If your home or property gets damaged from a storm, fire or another event, a homeowners insurance claim can provide the funds you need to restore and rebuild. Unfortunately, insurance companies often try to protect their profits by undervaluing and underpaying claims. As a claimant, it is critical t...
Read More » - What If I Disagree With the Adjuster on My Property Insurance Claim?
Posted on: April 30, 2021
If an incident occurs that damages your home or property, you may assume your homeowners insurance company will be there to pay for your repairs. Unfortunately, insurance companies and their claims analysts – known as insurance claims adjusters – are notorious for undervaluing repairs and wrongf...
Read More » - Claim Denials Due to Lapsed Life Insurance
Posted on: April 15, 2021
With a life insurance policy, you pay an insurance provider a premium every month in exchange for financial benefits for your family if something should ever happen to you. A valid life insurance policy that is up-to-date on its payments will give your beneficiaries financial security if you pass aw...
Read More » - Understanding Your Long-Term Disability Policy
Posted on: March 30, 2021
If you suffer a debilitating injury that makes you unable to work, you may qualify for long-term disability (LTD) insurance coverage through your employer or a personal insurance plan. LTD coverage can help you pay the bills after an injury that permanently takes you out of work. Unfortunately, d...
Read More » - How Long Does It Take to Get Disability Insurance Benefits?
Posted on: March 15, 2021
If you are eligible for disability insurance benefits, you likely hope to receive your first check as soon as possible so you can pay your bills and provide for your family. Unfortunately, it is common for insurance companies to delay payments – both for valid and invalid reasons. If you are exper...
Read More » - Limits of Health Insurance Coverage
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Health insurance coverage for medical expenses is not unlimited. It may surprise you to find that your health insurance coverage has certain limits, exceptions, and benefit caps. The more you know about what your health insurance does and does not cover, the more you can protect yourself from unwelc...
Read More » - Short-Term vs. Long-Term Disability Insurance
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Suffering an injury that temporarily or permanently takes you out of work can lead to significant financial stress for you and your family. You may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term disability insurance benefits to help bridge the gap between your former income and what you make now. Find ...
Read More » - How to File a Business Interruption Claim for COVID-19 With State Farm
Posted on: January 14, 2021
Yours is not the only business suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of businesses across the globe are facing immense financial hardships due to government restrictions on shopping indoors, as well as strict regulations and stay-at-home orders. As the novel coronavirus outbreak conti...
Read More » - Filing a COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim With Farmers
Posted on: January 7, 2021
COVID-19 has substantially affected businesses. Forced closures and government regulations such as shelter-in-place orders have diminished the number of customers and sales, putting many businesses in extremely precarious positions. If you own a business and are struggling to make ends meet during t...
Read More » - How to File a COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim with Nationwide
Posted on: December 11, 2020
Millions of businesses have had to temporarily shut their doors due to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. Some had a small break when regulations across the country eased, but a second wave of restrictions is now underway as COVID-19 cases surge. Shutdowns and sharp decreases in sales for the better...
Read More » - Does Business Interruption Insurance Cover Payroll?
Posted on: December 4, 2020
Business interruption insurance is a type of policy that can cover a company’s financial losses after an event or disaster, such as a fire. This insurance can keep a business afloat if it has to shut its doors during reconstruction or renovations. A business can recover damages such as missed reve...
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