Disability & Life Insurance and ERISA Attorneys
Doing What’s Right For Greater Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region
Disability & Life Insurance and ERISA Attorneys
Doing What’s Right For Greater Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region

When Insurance Companies Seek A Buyout

When a disabled individual’s claim has become what many companies call “stable and mature,” the insurance company may seek to buy out (settle) the claim for something less than its total value. There are administrative costs to an insurance company to monitor the disability claim, which includes the annual process (or more often) of collecting claimant information, additional opinions from attending physicians and other administrative functions. For this reason, an insurance company will attempt to take advantage of a claimant and offer a lump sum, which at first may look quite attractive to the disabled individual.

At McDermott Law, LLC, we recommend that individuals in this situation have their disability buyout offer reviewed by an experienced attorney who can offer advice on the reasonableness of the offer presented by the insurance company, and to negotiate a better deal.

We represent clients throughout the Denver area and the Rocky Mountain region. For a free Review of Denied Claims consultation regarding your disability insurance coverage, call 303-964-1800 or complete our contact form. We can help.

Disability insurance companies look at several factors in determining whether to offer a lump-sum settlement. These factors may include:

  • Medical and financial information available at the time of the buyout review
  • The bond rate as published in the Wall Street Journal or some other barometer of the appropriate discount rate
  • General uncertainties of the future such as interest rate fluctuations, unforeseen accidents and other risks
  • Morbidity and mortality rates
  • The possibility of medical advancements

Contact Us

The Denver disability insurance attorneys at McDermott Law, LLC, have assisted many individuals in the negotiation of fair buyouts of their disability claims. Please contact us online or call 303-964-1800 if you are faced with this issue and require a review of your claim to determine if a buyout of your long-term disability claim makes sense for you.