Disability/Personal Injury

Sun Life Denies Life Insurance Over Anxiety Disorder

An Elmira, Ont. man says Sun Life Financial denied his application for life insurance because he has generalized anxiety disorder. Robert Pugh worries that Sun Life’s practice could keep others from pursuing help for mental illness.

Sivan Tumarkin is a Toronto Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He joined Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss Pugh’s story. Is this considered discrimination? Can an insurance company refuse to provide coverage for anyone with a preexisting condition?

Sivan also discusses what to do when a disability claim for anxiety is denied and what happens if Sun Life denies an LTD claim.

Sun Life Reinstates LTD Benefits after Samfiru Tumarkin Legal Action

Insurer denied long term disability benefits for Ontario mother despite her doctors' claims of major depressive disorder, anxiety and recurring migraines.

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Sivan Tumarkin

National Co-Managing Partner

Sivan Tumarkin is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Long-term Disability & Personal Injury Law Group. His previous experience working for insurance companies has given him unique insight into the long-term disability claim denial and appeals process, allowing him to secure strong results for his clients.

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