Welcome to Season 5, Episode 29 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "When Your Disability Insurance Carrier Isn’t a Disability Specialist - What You Need to Know."
Most people buy disability insurance trusting the name on the policy. If a major insurer sells it, surely they know how to handle disability claims - right? Not always. For many big-name carriers, disability insurance is just a sideline to their main business of life, auto, property, or investment products. That lack of focus can cost you. Without specialized staff or resources, these companies often outsource reviews to third-party administrators or “independent” doctors who never meet you. The result? A system built to protect the insurer’s bottom line, not your future. In this episode of Winning Isn’t Easy, disability law expert Nancy L. Cavey exposes how three carriers - Ameritas, Chubb, and Voya - handle disability claims. You’ll hear how their processes differ from disability-focused insurers, the games they play to delay or deny benefits, and what you can do to protect yourself. If you have a policy from one of these companies - or any insurer where disability isn’t a priority - this episode will give you the tools to fight back. Winning isn’t easy, but with the right strategy, it’s possible.
In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:
One - Ameritas: Lack of Internal Resources and the Peer Review Trap
Two - Chubb: Big-Name Insurer, Small Disability Footprint
Three - Voya, ReliaStar, and the DRMS / Fullscope RMS Problem
Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.
Listen to Our Sister Podcast:
We have a sister podcast - Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. Give it a listen: https://wiessdpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
LINK TO ROBBED OF YOUR PEACE OF MIND: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/ltd-robbed-of-your-piece-of-mind
LINK TO THE DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONALS: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/professionals-guide-to-ltd-benefits
FREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/
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