Insurance Coverage: The Protection of Policyholder Rights During Disputes With Insurers

Question: What should you do if your insurance company denies your claim?

Answer:   Seeking assistance from VP Legal Services can provide the support you need to address such matters effectively.  Their team of professionals can help navigate the complexities of insurance disputes while ensuring you receive the fair treatment you deserve.

Troubled Insurance Relations

A legal fight against an insurance company requires special knowledge to help balance the playing field whereas an insurance company will have a large complement of personnel with understanding of the insurance guidelines, laws, regulations, and rules, in addition to the legal process and almost endlessly deep pockets.  These strengths create a David v. Goliath type situation just when the insured person needs help the most; and accordingly, the assistance of professional legal representation helps to ensure that the little guy, being the insured, gets a fair fight against the insurer within the insurance claim process.

Your Situation May Need Professional Assistance If:

• Your insurance company wrongfully denied a claim;
• Your insurance company undervalued your claim;
• Your insurance company delayed your claim in bad faith;
• Your insurance broker failed to fully review your coverage needs;
• Your agent failed to arrange adequate coverage resulting in an underinsured loss; or
• Your coverage terms such as premiums or deductibles unjustly changed.

Common Issues Include:

Even in situations where all is being well looked after by insurance coverage, assistance in reviewing the final settlement release documents may be available before signing-off of further claim rights.

Assistance may also be available in providing Commissioner of Oaths services to commission sworn declarations including the Proof of Loss documents that finalize the claims process.