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13 July
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Unfair Claims Practices in Colorado

Posted by Heather Kleinman
in Claims, Insurance Claim
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The Unfair Claims Practices Act is an important part of Colorado legislation that protects policyholders against deceptive behavior by their insurance company. The act outlines specific tactics that are illegal for insurers to utilize when processing a claim. An insurance denial that occurred while any such action was taking place can indicate a bad faith claim, which is grounds for legal action.  What Insurance Processing Tactics Are Illegal? Unfair insurance practices include any deliberate attempt to delay or deny a claim by means of deception, misrepresentation, or poor communication. The following scenarios are red flags and should be reported.  Frequent “Clerical Errors” Everyone makes...

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At Roth Group Law, our goal is to level the playing field between policyholders and their insurance companies. Colorado requires insurance companies to process claims in a timely manner with due research, good communication, and a fair settlement. We hold insurance companies accountable that fail to do this.