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Claims processing ensures legitimate claims are paid promptly while detecting and preventing fraud. Understanding the process helps agents assist clients and maintain proper procedures.
When to notify: As soon as reasonably possible after the loss
How to notify:
- Phone call to insurer claims department
- Written notice
- Through agent
- Online claims portal
- Mobile app
Information needed:
- Policy number
- Insured's name
- Date and description of loss
- Contact information
- Preliminary estimate (if available)
Formal documentation required:
Components:
1. Claim form: Completed and signed
2. Supporting documentation: Specific to claim type
3. Description of loss: What, when, where, how
4. Amount claimed: Itemized costs
5. Signatures: Insured or authorized representative
Time limits:
- Typically 90 days from date of loss
- May be extended if good reason
- Insurer can request within reasonable time
Insurer's duties:
- Review documentation
- Verify coverage
- Investigate circumstances
- Determine validity
- Assess damages
- Identify any fraud indicators
Investigation steps:
1. Assign claim to adjuster
2. Review policy coverage
3. Verify proof of loss
4. Inspect damage (if applicable)
5. Interview claimant
6. Obtain additional information
7. Evaluate claim
8. Make determination
Prompt payment laws:
- Most states require payment within 30-60 days
- After receiving complete proof of loss
- Interest penalties for delays
- Bad faith claims for unreasonable denials
Payment methods:
- Check
- Electronic transfer
- Draft to repair facility
- Settlement options (life insurance)
Reasons for denial:
- No coverage for loss type
- Policy lapsed (no premium paid)
- Exclusion applies
- Material misrepresentation
- Fraud
- Occurred before effective date
- After policy termination
Notice requirements:
- Written denial letter
- Specific reason stated
- Policy provision cited
- Appeal rights explained
Claims processing ensures legitimate claims are paid promptly while detecting and preventing fraud. Understanding the process helps agents assist clients and maintain proper procedures.
When to notify: As soon as reasonably possible after the loss
How to notify:
- Phone call to insurer claims department
- Written notice
- Through agent
- Online claims portal
- Mobile app
Information needed:
- Policy number
- Insured's name
- Date and description of loss
- Contact information
- Preliminary estimate (if available)
Formal documentation required:
Components:
1. Claim form: Completed and signed
2. Supporting documentation: Specific to claim type
3. Description of loss: What, when, where, how
4. Amount claimed: Itemized costs
5. Signatures: Insured or authorized representative
Time limits:
- Typically 90 days from date of loss
- May be extended if good reason
- Insurer can request within reasonable time
Insurer's duties:
- Review documentation
- Verify coverage
- Investigate circumstances
- Determine validity
- Assess damages
- Identify any fraud indicators
Investigation steps:
1. Assign claim to adjuster
2. Review policy coverage
3. Verify proof of loss
4. Inspect damage (if applicable)
5. Interview claimant
6. Obtain additional information
7. Evaluate claim
8. Make determination
Prompt payment laws:
- Most states require payment within 30-60 days
- After receiving complete proof of loss
- Interest penalties for delays
- Bad faith claims for unreasonable denials
Payment methods:
- Check
- Electronic transfer
- Draft to repair facility
- Settlement options (life insurance)
Reasons for denial:
- No coverage for loss type
- Policy lapsed (no premium paid)
- Exclusion applies
- Material misrepresentation
- Fraud
- Occurred before effective date
- After policy termination
Notice requirements:
- Written denial letter
- Specific reason stated
- Policy provision cited
- Appeal rights explained