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Formerly known as Unum Provident, the Unum Group is a prominent international insurance agency that has been insuring employers and employees for over 160 years. Currently, Unum possesses about 25 percent of the disability insurance market within the U.S.
Despite being ranked first in group long-term care, the Unum insurance company has, within the past decades, been accused of acting in bad faith.
Insurance bad faith describes situations in which insurance companies violate the contracts (policies) they make with their clients (policyholders). In such incidents, individuals injured by bad faith practices will have a viable legal claim and be entitled to collect damages for both a breach of contract, as well as a personal injury (tort) claim.
Anyone who suspects he has been affected by Unum Group's bad faith practices should consult with an experienced lawyer to learn more about his/her legal rights and entitlements.
Examples of bad faith practices Unum has been reported to commit include (but aren't limited to):
Other ways in which an insurance company, such Unum, can practice bad faith may include:
Given the size and known practices of the Unum Group, it's no surprise that a number of individuals have filed bad faith lawsuits against Unum and have won millions of dollars in settlements. Some of the more notable bad faith settlements Unum has been ordered to pay include:
As lawsuits against Unum Group began to mount over the last decade, the U.S. Department of Labor conducted a thorough investigation of Unum's practices – particularly those involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. It's important to note that the Unum Group Corporation owns the following insurance carriers, who were also targeted by the DoL's investigation:
As a result of this investigation, these Unum companies were ordered to:
If you or a loved one has been the victim of Unum Group's bad faith practices, set up a free initial consultation with a professional Unum lawyer who will evaluate your case and help you recover the settlement you deserve.
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