As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Discover what constitutes unfair claims practices, how insurers may improperly handle claims, and examples to help you recognize potential illegal activities by insurers.

Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Medical service providers are responsible for billing insurance companies for their patients’ services and procedures. To do so, they must file medical claims as part of the medical billing process.

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Learn how insurance loss control uses risk management to minimize claims, reduce premiums, and ensure safety with practical strategies for policyholders.

An insurance claim is a set of documents you file with the insurance company after an accident. If the accident is covered by your policy, the insurance company will cover your costs. You can make ...

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