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November 25, 2025

Disability Claims After Job Loss or Layoff: What Happens When Work Ends Before Benefits Begin

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November 20, 2025

The Biggest Mistakes Long-Term Disability Claimants Make When Completing Daily Activity Questionnaires

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November 15, 2025

Why You Should Never Call the Insurance Company Before Speaking With an ERISA Attorney

Many claimants believe the first step after receiving a denial letter or experiencing problems with their long-term disability claim is to call the insurance company for clarification. It feels natural...

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Insurers’ Tactics For Denying Life Insurance Claims

Insurance companies are in business to make a profit. It is not in their interest to pay out on large life insurance policies without first exhausting every legal avenue for denial.

Types of Misrepresentation Claims That Insurance Companies Make

Other common denial tactics used by insurance companies to deny life insurance claims include:

Denials based on a claimant’s failure to disclose required information in the application process
Failure to strictly adhere to the claim filing process
Allegations of fraud or misrepresentation
Policy construction and interpretation issues
Effective date of coverage disputes
Disputed cause of death
Cancellation of a policy because of non-payment of premiums or other premium disputes

Legal Help to Fight a Denied Claim

The attorneys of Disability Insurance Law Group assist clients in Florida, throughout the Southeast and nationwide with their applications for life insurance benefits, appeals of denied claims, settlements and lawsuits. Contact us by email to schedule a free face-to-face or telephone consultation, or call our offices at 954-989-9000.