Bad Faith Insurance

When you pay for business insurance, it can be frustrating to battle to get the payout you are entitled to. Yet, when push comes to shove, insurers often fail to live up to the caring image they portray. Insurers are in it for the money. That is the bottom line, and...

Small-business owners and entrepreneurs in California are often affected by insurance companies that act in bad faith as a strategy to avoid paying a claim. In general, insurance companies are usually far more eager to accept payments than to make them. After...

If your home is damaged in a storm or in some other fashion, you assume that the insurance company’s goal is to help you. After all, that’s what they claimed when you bought your policy. They wanted to help you get back on your feet. They would cover the costs so you...

If your home is damaged in a storm or in some other fashion, you assume that the insurance company’s goal is to help you. After all, that’s what they claimed when you bought your policy. They wanted to help you get back on your feet. They would cover the costs so you...

When you see commercials for insurance companies, it makes it seem like the goal, for the company, is to help you when you need it. They promote this idea that they are on your side and that all they want is to swoop in and assist you when you need it most.  But is...

Title issues frequently pop up during residential real estate transactions. The buyer will usually need to have title coverage for both themselves and the lender financing the transaction. The company providing title insurance will do a background check on the...

As a business owner, you need to be able to rely on your insurer. If they do not provide you with the appropriate support when you need to claim, it could be the end of the road for your business. However, you are not the only business involved in the equation. The...

You've had storm damage to your house, a disruption to your business operations due to an environmental catastrophe or a claim against the home you just purchased. Thankfully, you have an insurance policy in place for exactly this situation. Your coverage should...

While it might seem that an insurance company’s willingness to negotiate your claim is a good sign, the truth is that not every business enters negotiation in good faith. What does it mean to negotiate in bad faith? What warning signs might you see during the...