Florida residents and others looking to purchase life insurance should understand that policies are binding contracts. Therefore, they may contain exclusions or exceptions that buyers need to look for prior to making a purchase. The exclusions or loopholes included in...

Insurance companies in Florida and throughout the country are required to act in good faith in investigating and paying out policy claims. However, bad faith is defined differently depending on where the claim is made. In some cases, a bad faith action by an insurance...

When a family in Florida loses a loved one, the pain and grief can be immense. Unfortunately, the practical costs can also be significant. This includes dealing with final expenses, hospital bills and funeral costs. When a life insurance policy refuses to pay out,...

Life insurance is a common way for Florida residents to assure the continued security of family members in the event of one's death. A woman in Perryville has filed a lawsuit against Life Insurance Co. of North America, alleging breach of contract and claiming she is...

Collecting on a life insurance policy can sometimes lead to unexpected problems for bereaved Florida families. One case on the other side of the country illustrates the kind of difficulties that people can face. In Utah, a man was shot and killed by a police officer....