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The Mayer, Graff & Wallace team explain why travel insurance often is denied and what to do when this occurs. Most people buy travel insurance on a fairly regular basis to make sure you’re covered in the event of some catastrophe either on or relating to your trip. Usually the amounts at issue are relatively small in the grand scheme…
The Mayer, Graff & Wallace team explain what a life insurance policy is and what to do if you feel you are not receiving the life insurance benefits you’ve paid for. A life insurance policy is a contract between you and the insurance company. In exchange for your premiums, the insurance company is supposed to provide the beneficiary with insurance…
The MGW Law team explains what an Examination Under Oath is and Wisconsin’s law regarding an EUO. An examination under oath (“EUO”) is a procedure where an insurance company requires a person filing an insurance claim to submit to questioning about the claim. An EUO is usually requested because the insurance company believes there are suspicious circumstances involved with the…
The Mayer, Graff & Wallace, LLP team explain that Wisconsin insurers are required to pay legitimate claims within 30 days of receiving notice of a loss and the damages caused by that loss. Did you know that Wisconsin insurers are required to pay legitimate claims within 30 days of receiving notice of a loss and the damages caused by that…
After a fire, water or weather loss your insurance company might ask you to fill out a personal property inventory providing the description, age and value for any damaged property. Some insurance companies rely solely on their own policyholder to catalogue and detail this damaged personal property. Wisconsin law does not allow an insurance company to force you to investigate…
A proof of loss is a document typically filled out by the insured (you) to substantiate the value of the loss. It is typically one page, although it can be more depending on the claim, and will include the value of your loss and may include supporting documentation such as estimates for the damage you are claiming. Contrary to what…
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