The answer here is pretty arbitrary. Insurance companies are expected to resolve claims in a reasonable amount of time, but that time is determined by State law and may differ from State to State.
However, the longer a claim is open, the more it costs the company in question, and since they are 'for profit' businesses, they try to settle it as quickly and inexpensively as they possibly can.
As long as the policy was in force at the time of the insureds death you can place a claim. Simply contact the agent who will be happy to assist you or contact the claim department directly at the insurance company.
Everything an insurance company pays in recording, adjusting, and settling a claim. LAE does not include the claim payment itself, just everything else.
CHeck to see if your insurance has comprehensive coverage and see if your insurance company will reimburse you for the window breakage. If so then break the window to get in and file the claim for reimbursement with your insruance company. In SC, State Farm covers this for our insureds.
A claim is a liability on part of the insurance company. If a customer makes a claim it means that the insurance company has to pay the customer for the amount is eligible to claim and hence it is a expenditure on the balance sheets of the insurance company.
No, the insurance company when settling the claim will have you sign a waiver of damages for their insured before giving you a check.
You are supposed to and I would reccommend that you do. You simply notify them but do not place a claim. Covers you if the out of pocket does not work especially if a bodily injury claim comes along!
That's not very likely. The insurance company does not file your claim, they accept your claim notice from you. You have to file your claim with the company, not the other way around.
You do not have to accept what the insurance company offers if you are willing to hire a lawyer to take them to court, but that remedy may prove to be more expensive than the potential gain in your settlement. Lawyers charge a lot.
Funds are typically resleased at least 6 months after the offical date of death. This proces can be faster depending on the claims process of the insurance company that is settling the claim.
Usually in a bad faith insurance claim the insurance company is in the wrong. A bad faith claim is when an insurance company fails to pay out what was promised on the claim. More than likely you could sue the insurance company and have a chance at winning your case.
Typically, an insurance policy gives the insurance company the right to settle any claim at its sole discretion. So, you may have no right to oppose the insurance company's decision to settle! But read your policy to find out for sure.
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