BT – a subsidiary of Westpac – recently were reported as having the worst record out of all insurers for declining Total and Permanent Disability Claims. They have subsequently passed all of the TPD claims that were declined over the last 3 years to an independent legal firm for review
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/westpacs-bt-sends-rejected-tpd-claims-for-review/news-story/b3851b9ebd330187d7495e62b5b8ad3a
Whether this is a bona fide attempt to review these claim,s or a way to say they have been reviewed is to be seen. Commonwealth Bank allowed affected clients who may have received compromised advice under Commonwealth Financial Planning to seek their own independent advice at the expense of the CBA.
Should you have a claim denied by Westpac/BT or any other insurer it is prudent to seek a review to ensure the denial is supported by the policy terms and the appropriate facts.
