How long does it take to receive a check after accepting an offer from an insurance company?

Question:

I received a settlement offer from the insurance company of the other person involved in an auto accident I had awhile back. I accepted the offer, but I need to know how long I should expect to have to wait before I receive my check. Some people were telling me that it takes a couple of months but I find that hard to believe. By the way, I live in Pennsylvania.

Answer:
If they required you to sign a release or acceptance letter, then it should be pretty quick upon their receipt of it. If no signature was required, it should be pretty quick too.
I'd say 14-21 days to cover any paperwork they need to fill out and then allow for processing and mailing of the check. If you don't have it by then, definitely follow up with the examiner who handled your claim.

usually they like to settle right away especially if you were hurt so you can't change your mind and hire a lawyer and go for a lot more money.

The easiest thing to do is contact the insurance company involved, and ask to speak to a supervisor. If they still stall, contact the state insurance commissioner in your state to file a complaint.

Depends on the company of course, but typically not very long. They want to get it settled and off the books. And to the suggestion you contact the insurance commission, for what reason? "I want to complain because they want to settle with me."

When you sign the release and send it back they mail the check. It takes however long it takes the post office to get it to you.

once received in their claims office, 2-4 days. That does not include weekends or holidays.

How long does it take to receive a check after accepting an offer from an insurance company?

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