Insurance Claims

Insurance Company Tactics That Hurt Your Claim

Adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. Here is how they do it — and how to push back.

By InjuryClaim Editorial
Published 6/20/2026

Insurance Company Tactics

Lowball initial offers

Requests for recorded statements

Delay tactics

Surveillance and social media monitoring

Sweeping medical authorization requests

An attorney shifts the power balance immediately.

This article is general information and not legal advice. Read our editorial policy and disclaimer.

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