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Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do about It Hardcover - 2010
by Jay M. Feinman
An expose of insurance injustice and a plan for consumers and lawmakers to fight it
Over the last two decades, insurance has become less of a safety net and more of a spider's web: sticky and complicated, designed to ensnare as much as to aid. Insurance companies now often try to delay payment of justified claims, deny payment altogether, and defend these actions by forcing claimants to enter litigation.
Jay M. Feinman, a legal scholar and insurance expert, explains how these trends developed, how the government ought to fix the system, and what the rest of us can do to protect ourselves. He shows that the denial of valid claims is not occasional or accidental or the fault of a few bad employees. It's the result of an increasing and systematic focus on maximizing profits by major companies such as Allstate and State Farm.
Citing dozens of stories of victims who were unfairly denied payment, Feinman explains how people can be more cautious when shopping for policies and what to do when pursuing a disputed claim. He also lays out a plan for the legal reforms needed to prevent future abuses. This exposé will help drive the discussion of this increasingly hot-button issue.
Summary
Over the last two decades, insurance has become less of a safety net and more of a spider's web: sticky and complicated, designed to ensnare as much as to aid. Insurance companies now often try to delay payment of justified claims, deny payment altogether, and defend these actions by forcing claimants to enter litigation.
Jay M. Feinman, a legal scholar and insurance expert, explains how these trends developed, how the government ought to fix the system, and what the rest of us can do to protect ourselves. He shows that the denial of valid claims is not occasional or accidental or the fault of a few bad employees. It's the result of an increasing and systematic focus on maximizing profits by major companies such as Allstate and State Farm.
Citing dozens of stories of victims who were unfairly denied payment, Feinman explains how people can be more cautious when shopping for policies and what to do when pursuing a disputed claim. He also lays out a plan for the legal reforms needed to prevent future abuses. This exposé will help drive the discussion of this increasingly hot- button issue.
Details
- Title Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do about It
- Author Jay M. Feinman
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 248
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Portfolio, NYC
- Date 2010-03-18
- ISBN 9781591843153 / 1591843154
- Weight 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 6.58 x 0.94 in (23.62 x 16.71 x 2.39 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Insurance claims - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009041912
- Dewey Decimal Code 368.014
Media reviews
“Jay Feinman’s book shows how, time and again, policyholders with legitimate claims encounter nothing but resistance from insurance companies, leaving people frustrated and angry, and sometimes, destitute. Luckily, he provides some great suggestions about how consumers can fight back. This book is a must-read for anyone who needs insurance to function—and that’s everyone!”—Joanne Doroshow, executive director, Center for Justice & Democracy
"Feinman explains how America's premier insurance companies systematically rip off consumers. Do not settle your auto or home insurance claim without reading this book---you could avoid losing hundreds, thousands, or even millions of dollars that you are owed."—J. Robert Hunter, director of insurance, Consumer Federation of America
“Jay Feinman has found all the puzzle pieces and fit them into the complete picture of how insurers cheat, who’s working to stop them, and what you can do to protect yourself.” —Amy Bach, executive director, United Policyholders
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