Unilateral Reinstatement of Benefits in a Denied Disability Claim

When a disability insurer denies benefits and later starts paying again, that may look like a win for the claimant, and sometimes it can be. But in litigated disability claims, a unilateral reinstatement of benefits can also be used in a way that sharply reduces the plaintiff’s leverage.

An insurer … Continue reading

“Objective Evidence” and Long-Term Disability Denials in Vancouver

If your long-term disability claim in Vancouver has been denied for “lack of objective evidence,” you are not alone. That phrase appears in denial letters from all the big insurance companies constantly. It sounds authoritative, but in many cases it is being used too broadly, too rigidly, or without proper … Continue reading

Bad Faith In Insurance Denials

An insurance company and their insured have a special relationship of utmost good faith. That’s why when a legitimate insurance claim is denied, people are often left frustrated and unable to understand why “their” insurance company would do this to them. Insurance denials can arise in all forms of insurance Continue reading

Understanding Long-Term Disability Insurance Premium Waivers

What Is a Premium Waiver in Long-Term Disability Insurance?

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance policies exist as a safety net for individuals if, through accident or illness, they become unable to perform their duties of employment. As with other types of insurance, in order to keep your policy in good standing Continue reading

Denied Long-Term Disability Claims for Financial Advisers: Why It Happens and How We Help

Financial advisers, whether you call yourself an advisor, planner, investment or wealth manager, work in roles that are cognitively demanding, highly regulated, and client-facing. When illness or injury keeps you from performing at the level the job requires, long-term disability (LTD) benefits are supposed to be the safety net. Too … Continue reading