Allstate Ignored Claim – Must Pay $16M In Damages

A Missouri Appellate Court judge found that the Allstate Insurance Company acted in bad faith when it ignored a policyholder’s car accident claim for six months’ then tried to make excuses for why it hadn’t acted sooner. The trial court judge, the jury and the appellate judge didn’t buy it and now Allstate is on the hook for $16 million’ most of that representing punitive damages.

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Tornado Insurance Claims: How to Get What You Deserve

In early 2011, hundreds of tornadoes ravaged through southeastern United States, leaving devastation in their wake; hundreds of people died, thousands were injured and property damage was catastrophic. For those dealing with insurance companies, it’s important to understand how the tornado claims process works. Here are answers to frequently asked questions to help you through this difficult time.

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AAJ Names Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America

The American Association of Justice (AAJ) has named the ten worst insurance companies in America based on claim denials, premium increases and refusing insurance to those who need it most. So, who’s on the list? Some of the names – and what they did to make the list – might surprise you.

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