Disputes: at what cost?

According to Comparative Performance Monitoring (CPM) data, disputes occur in around one in eight claims in Australia. The same report indicates the average expenditure for a claim dispute is $11,970 for legal costs and overheads. One of the largest workers compensation insurers in the USA estimates disputed claims are almost five times more expensive than non-disputed claims. Disputes increase the likelihood of...
Published 28 March, 2016 | Updated 29 March, 2016