Tag: computer claim evaluation
The Dark Side of Insurance
Deep down in the dark side of insurance lurks a story about one major insurance company. First of all, it defied court orders for 10 years refusing to disclose details on how it handles claims. Held in contempt of court, Allstate fought court orders requiring disclosure of their relationship with […]
How To Avoid An Insurance Low Ball
A low ball happens when insurance companies offer much less than cases are worth. Courts document low balls and find them in cases where liability is either clear or highly likely. Here’s the dictionary definition of a lowball: “Low ball: to trick or deceive … to give a markedly or […]
DELAY, DENY, DEFEND Insurance Companies & Claims Handling
Delay, Deny, Defend: three tactics employed by much of the insurance industry in aggressively fighting insurance claims. Delay, Deny, Defend is the title of a book whose author, Jay M. Feinman, documents how the tactics are used by insurance companies to bash personal injury claims, homeowners and other claims. Personal […]
