Claims Reporting: Better Late than Never?
A common in the claim process is the late reporting of claims.
There are many reasons for missing a reporting deadline; however, in most cases, they will not matter. We have seen the courts stand behind the strict reporting requirements of the insurance policy. The policy is a binding contract between the two parties, and the provisions are usually very clear. We have yet to see a “sympathy clause” in an insurance policy.
Claim Reporting Requirements
An insurance policy is not tested until there is a claim made against it. Most policies are straightforward regarding the acts or events that are covered. Insurance policies also spell out the proper way to submit a claim to the insurer. Within the reporting requirements, you’ll often see time requirements, as well as a list of the information that must be included, that establish sufficient notice of claim or loss.Read More »Claims Reporting: Better Late than Never?