The American Association for Justice released a report ranking the ten worst insurance companies in America. The full report is here. The findings of the report rank Allstate the worst insurance company in America. The report was compiled from a variety of sources, including depositions of former insurance adjusters and agents.
One former Allstate adjuster placed her company’s policies into context: “we were told to lie by our supervisors – it’s tough to look at people and know you’re lying.” The report highlights an abusive measure taken by some insurance companies known as “deny, delay, defend.” According to the report, Allstate went so far as to award adjusters who deny the most claims with portable refrigerators.
The ten worst companies listed in the report are:
1. Allstate
2. Unum
3. AIG
4. State Farm
5. Conseco
6. WellPoint
7. Farmers
8. UnitedHealth
9. Torchmark
10. Liberty Mutual
The types of aggressive measures taken by insurance companies in defending their profits highlight why consumers in West Virginia should consult with an experienced insurance attorney before trying to settle a claim.
If you have had a claim denied by an insurance company, or if you suspect that an insurance company has offered too little on a case, contact Beckley West Virginia Insurance Attorney Thomas Rist to discuss your case. Rist Law Offices offers free consultations on insurance claim cases so that consumers can get a second opinion on whether the offer made by an insurance company is fair. We also accept all insurance claim cases on a contingency fee basiss, which means that you do not pay a fee unless we recover money on your claim.
Call Thomas Rist toll free at 866-982-5299 to schedule an appointment.
