We’re nationally recognized life insurance claims specialists.
The Claim services we provide are extensive and specific to our client’s needs. We examine claims and determine what has to be done to get them paid. Then we take action.
Our firm will file claims, do medical records reviews, examine autopsy results, offer medical opinions, get proper authority to release medical information, give expert opinions, appeal denied claims, calculate claim offers, and many additional efforts.
We have more life insurance claim experience than any other firm and we know exactly what facts and evidence are needed to get insurers to pay. We’ve recovered more than $250 million from claims that were at first denied. We can do the same for you. We’re here to help.
A Better Solution for Beneficiaries
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes was born out of several experiences whereby life insurance beneficiaries were wrongly being denied the death claim money intended for them by deceased loved ones. The insurance companies were only looking for reasons to deny claims. At the time, the only choice these people had was to engage in a lengthy and stressful lawsuit or accept the insurers’ decision.
Stephen C. Burgess merged his insurance industry experience with an extensive legal background and from it came a better solution: find all the reasons why a claim should be paid, present it directly to the insurance company, keep clients out of lawsuits and put money into their pocket quickly.
Our Mission
Instead of filing lawsuits, paying huge attorney fees and waiting years for a meager settlement, the beneficiaries of claims have a better, faster and less expensive option for full recovery of life insurance claims, accidental death claims and critical illness claims.
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes represents clients throughout the United States and consists of a team of the very most qualified medical, investigative and insurance professionals working for one common goal – to get our client’s insurance claims paid.
Meet Our Team
Steve Burgess
Stephen C. Burgess is the founder and President of the Center for Life Insurance Disputes. Mr. Burgess has a 30-year career in the life insurance industry including being designated as one of only a few Life Insurance Analysts in the industry. He’s regularly engaged by attorneys throughout the US to offer expert opinions.
Dr. Rodney Richmond
Dr. Richmond is an associate professor of pharmacy practice and owner of a private US-based pharmacy consulting firm. A pharmacoepidemiologic assessment and prevention of drug-related morbidity has been the primary theme throughout Dr. Richmond’s work experience.
Mariann F. Cosby
Dr. Mariann Cosby has been a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse since 1980. Her acute care experience includes: Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics; along with nursing administration, case management, and home health.
Robert B. Sklaroff, MD
James Lawrence Pearle, MD
Dr. Ricky Norwood
Dr. Norwood is an assistant clinical professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. He retired in the grade of Major from the U.S. Army in December 2010, after serving 21 distinguished years.
Dr. James C. Norris
Dr. Norris’ particular areas of expertise include Carcinogenicity & Chemicals, Combustion or Fire Toxicology, General & Inhalation Toxicology, Pesticides and Pharmaceuticals. He is a member of the British Toxicology Society™ and the Society of Toxicology™.