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Toggle the table of contents Delay, Deny, Defend 3 languages Español Français 中文 Edit links Article Talk English Read Edit View history Tools Tools move to sidebar hide Actions Read Edit View history General What links here Related changes Upload file Permanent link Page information Cite this page Get shortened URL Download QR code Print/export Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikidata item Appearance move to sidebar hide From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2010 book by Jay Feinman .mw-parser-output .infobox-subbox{padding:0;border:none;margin:-3px;width:auto;min-width:100%;font-size:100%;clear:none;float:none;background-color:transparent;color:inherit}.mw-parser-output .infobox-3cols-child{margin:-3px}.mw-parser-output .infobox .navbar{font-size:100%}@media screen{html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data:not(.notheme)>div:not(.notheme)[style]{background:#1f1f23!important;color:#f8f9fa}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data:not(.notheme)>div:not(.notheme)[style]{background:#1f1f23!important;color:#f8f9fa}}@media(min-width:640px){body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table{display:table!important}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table>caption{display:table-caption!important}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table>tbody{display:table-row-group}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table th,body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table td{padding-left:inherit;padding-right:inherit}} .mw-parser-output .ib-book .infobox-title{font-style:italic;padding-bottom:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .ib-book .Z3988{display:none}.mw-parser-output .ib-book .infobox-below{border-top:#aaa 1px solid} Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It Author Jay M. Feinman Language English Subject Insurance law Publisher Portfolio Publication date 2010 Publication place New York City Media type Print Pages 256 ISBN .mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free.id-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited.id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration.id-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription.id-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background-size:contain;padding:0 1em 0 0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#bf3c2c)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#bf3c2c)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}} 978-1-59184-315-3 OCLC 430051363 Dewey Decimal 368/.0140973 LC Class HG8107 .F45 2010 Website delaydenydefend .com Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It is a 2010 book by Rutgers Law professor Jay M. Feinman , and published by Portfolio Hardcover , an imprint of Penguin Group . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Contents [ edit ] Delay, Deny, Defend is a critical exploration of the property and casualty insurance industry, examining how its practices affect policyholders . Feinman, a law professor specializing in consumer rights and insurance law , argues that the industry prioritizes profits over policyholders' needs, often using tactics like delaying or denying legitimate claims to bolster financial performance. The book attributes these practices to changes in the industry’s structure and goals, driven by the pursuit of investment income and cost-cutting measures. [ 1 ] Feinman writes about the inner workings of major insurers, including State Farm and Allstate , and examines legal cases to illustrate the impact of these practices on consumers. He describes the strategies insurers use to manage claims, including the use of computer algorithms and legal maneuvers, and critiques their potential to erode trust in the industry. [ 1 ] It also studies and cites several case laws such as Hensley v. Shelter Mutual Insurance for example. [ 1 ] Beyond its critique, the book seeks to educate consumers, emphasizing the importance of understanding the inherently business-like nature of insurance relationships. Feinman provides recommendations on how to evaluate and compare insurers, file claims effectively, and advocate for fair treatment. [ 1 ] Reception [ edit ] Morgan O'Rourke, writing in the journal Risk Management , praised the book as "a fascinating look at how we got here and what we can do to protect ourselves": [ 3 ] .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 32px}.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;margin-top:0}@media(min-width:500px){.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{padding-left:1.6em}} "The motivation for this behavior can be summed up in one word: profit. These days, insurance companies are more interested in serving their shareholders than their policyholders. And the easiest way to increase the bottom line is to reduce the losses that come from paying claims. So they delay to take advantage of float (the lag time between taking in premiums and paying out claims) and maximize their earnings on invested premiums. Or they just deny any responsibility to pay at all and then defend their refusal—in court if necessary—in the hopes that the policyholder will give up when they exhaust their resources or the will to fight." Christina Bramlet, the editor in chief of the insurance industry trade journal Claims Magazine , disparaged it as "[a]n inflammatory, self-proclaimed exposé": [ 4 ] [ 5 ] "It would be imprudent to say that readers should not lend any credence whatsoever to Feinman's litany of claimants victimized by the 'system.' As insurance professionals are undoubtedly aware, there are isolated incidents involving misguided employees or occasional lapses in judgment. However, it is altogether likely that any semblance of the truth may be eclipsed by Feinman's battle-cry rhetoric, which may primarily fuel contentiousness between policyholders and insurers and misconceptions about the claim process." Acts inspired by phrase [ edit ] The words "delay," "deny," and "depose" were found written on the cartridge cases of the bullets used in the killing of Brian Thompson , the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in late 2024. [ 6 ] News outlets The Daily Beast and CNBC connected the cartridge inscriptions to Feinman's book. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] The book quickly became a best seller and sold out of copies on Amazon . [ 9 ] [ 10 ] The killing became a symbol of a resurgent widespread anger toward America's health insurance industry . [ 11 ] On December 13, 2024, it was reported that a Lakeland, Florida woman was arrested and charged with threats to conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism. The woman had reportedly called Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield about recent medical claim denials, and during the end of the recorded conversation the woman reportedly stated "Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next." The woman told investigators that she had repeated the words as it was in the news and did not own any firearms, but that she felt the healthcare insurance companies "deserved karma from the world because they are evil". [ 12 ] References [ edit ] .mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}body.skin-vector-2022 .mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:27em}body.skin-vector-2022 .mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:22.5em}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=upper-alpha]{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=upper-roman]{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=lower-alpha]{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=lower-greek]{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=lower-roman]{list-style-type:lower-roman}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-upper-alpha .references{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-upper-roman .references{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-lower-alpha .references{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-lower-greek .references{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-lower-roman .references{list-style-type:lower-roman} ^ a b c d e Rosman, David (2017-03-17). "Book review: Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It" . New York Journal of Books . Retrieved 2020-12-06 . ^ "Jay M. Feinman | Rutgers Law School" . law.rutgers.edu . Retrieved 2024-12-06 . ^ O'Rourke, Morgan (March 2010). "DELAY, DENY, DEFEND: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It" . Risk Management . Vol. 57, no. 2. p. 43. ISSN 0035-5593 . ProQuest 347590274 . Retrieved 2024-12-05 . ^ Bramlet, Christina (April 2010). "Delay, Deny, Defend" . Claims . ISSN 0895-7991 . Retrieved 2024-12-05 . ^ Bramlet, Christina (April 2010). "Delay, Deny, Defend" . ALM PropertyCasualty360 . ISSN 2326-8670 . Retrieved 2024-12-06 . ^ Burke, Minyvonne; Stelloh, Tim; Winter, Tom; Dienst, Jonathan (2024-12-07). "What we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO's fatal shooting outside NYC hotel" . NBC News . Retrieved 2024-12-12 . ^ Mangan, Dan (2024-12-05). " 'Deny,' 'defend,' 'depose': UnitedHealthcare CEO killing shell casings had words written on them" . CNBC . Retrieved 2024-12-05 . ^ Kimmins, Leigh (2024-12-05). "Title of Book About Insurance Companies Matches Bullet Casings at Crime Scene" . The Daily Beast . Retrieved 2024-12-05 . ^ Carpenter, Susan (Dec 11, 2024). " 'Delay, Deny, Defend' book is an Amazon bestseller following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO" . Spectrum News . Retrieved 2025-07-11 . ^ Urban, Elizabeth (2024-12-11). "Anti-Insurance Industry Book Linked to Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Sells Out on Amazon After Surging to Top of Best Seller List" . Latin Times . Retrieved 2025-07-11 . ^ Stanage, Niall (2024-12-06). "UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing spotlights America's healthcare industry tensions" . The Hill . Retrieved 2024-12-09 . ^ Ardrey, Taylor (December 13, 2024). " 'Delay, Deny, Depose': Florida woman arrested, accused of threatening insurance company" . USA TODAY . Retrieved 2024-12-14 . Further reading [ edit ] "A twisted insurance ethos" . The Philadelphia Inquirer . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2010-04-25. p. D02 . Retrieved 2024-12-05 – via Newspapers.com. Nelson, Deborah (April 2011). "Broken Promises" . Trial . 47 (4): 54. ISSN 0041-2538 . ProQuest 864526121 . Retrieved 2024-12-05 . "Making insurance work for you" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Fort Worth, Texas. 2010-03-01. p. A2 . Retrieved 2024-12-05 – via Newspapers.com. 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