No one doubts that insurance companies are formidable adversaries. They play a long game and wear policyholders out while keeping the float.
Yet often, their efforts are counterproductive. As an attorney who only represents policyholders in insurance-coverage disputes, I periodically see insurance companies and their attorneys shoot themselves in the foot. Here are 10 common mistakes made by insurance companies or their counsel:
1. Ignoring Exposure to Attorneys' Fees
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