Insurance Defense

Insurance Defense Attorneys in Des Moines, Iowa

At Schneider, Stiles, Serangeli & Mountsier, P.C., our experienced attorneys provide aggressive defense representation to insurance companies in lawsuits alleging bad faith denials of insurance claims. Bad faith claims and other insurance coverage issues are often complex. These types of cases require the skill of an attorney who can review all of the details of the particular insurance policy, the claims made and the applicable law before determining the best way to proceed.

Bad faith claims arise when a policyholder believes that an insurance company has wrongfully denied his or her insurance claim. In many instances, the individual is not familiar with the specifics of their coverage, leaving them to believe that they were entitled to compensation for the claim - when, in fact, the claim is not covered or is excluded under the terms of their policy. We are able to review an individual's particular policy and the claim history to determine whether the claim was handled in good faith.

Efficiently Handling Bad Faith Claims and Insurance Coverage Disputes

We work hard to help insurance companies resolve bad faith claims and other coverage-related disputes as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. When there is a question of whether a claim is covered, when there is a discrepancy in the terminology of an insurance contract, or when a policy holder alleges a claim was denied in bad faith, we advocate aggressively for our insurance company clients in and out of court.

In some cases, settlement may be the most beneficial means of resolving a bad faith claim or dispute regarding insurance coverage. In others, litigation may be recommended. Our insurance defense attorneys approach each case on an individual basis and determine the best way to resolve the claim - whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation - based upon the company's best interests.

Bad faith or non-payment of benefits claims arise regarding many different types of insurance coverage, including:

• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Auto insurance
• Fire insurance
• Flood insurance
• Disability insurance

To discuss your insurance defense needs with a lawyer at our firm, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Schneider, Stiles, Serangeli & Mountsier, P.C.
The Equitable Building
604 Locust Street
Suite 1000
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 245-6789
Fax: (515) 244-1328

At the Des Moines law firm of Schneider, Stiles, Serangeli & Mountsier, P.C., our attorneys serve clients throughout Iowa, including the counties of Polk, Warren, Madison, Dallas, Boone, Story, Jasper, and Linn; and the cities of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, and Ames. Our lawyers have also represented clients in other states such as New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, and South Dakota.