I am writing this article to re-emphasize that although insureds are scared and are, in some cases, demanding that the claims process move...
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by Linda Nee | Mar 30, 2020 | News Updates, Uncategorized
I had an opportunity to call a Unum claims handler today and was surprised to listen to a recorded message advising those who want to file...
READ MOREMetLife And The Hartford Threatening Insureds During Lock-Down Pandemic
by Linda Nee | Mar 30, 2020 | News Updates, Uncategorized
Although I’ve been reporting that most insurance companies are flexible with deadlines, I probably spoke too soon. Today, I’ve...
READ MORECOVID-19 Stimulus And Other Important Information – A Must Read
by Linda Nee | Mar 30, 2020 | News Updates, Uncategorized
DCS, Inc. has been receiving many calls and emails concerning whether or not the federal stimulus recovery checks will be an...
READ MOREThird-Party Paper Chasers – A Conglomerate of Inefficiency
by Linda Nee | Mar 26, 2020 | Paperwork, Patient Records, Uncategorized
As most of my readers are aware (hopefully…), disability insurers have outsourced most of the functions required to investigate claims,...
READ MOREMetLife – A “Wacked” Company For Sure
by Linda Nee | Mar 26, 2020 | Insurance Ratings, Uncategorized
For the last 20 years I’ve always described MetLife as a “bottom feeder” insurance company. My opinion was at first derived...
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