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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📂 &#039;&#039;&#039;Claims history&#039;&#039;&#039; is the cumulative record of all [[Definition:Claim | claims]] filed by — or associated with — a particular [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholder]], [[Definition:Risk | risk]], or [[Definition:Policy | policy]] over a defined period. It typically captures dates of [[Definition:Loss | loss]], claim amounts paid and [[Definition:Reserve | reserved]], [[Definition:Claim status | claim status]], descriptions of incidents, and any [[Definition:Subrogation | subrogation]] or [[Definition:Recovery | recovery]] activity. [[Definition:Insurance carrier | Carriers]], [[Definition:Underwriter | underwriters]], and [[Definition:Insurance broker | brokers]] treat this data as one of the most revealing indicators of future risk behavior.<br /> <br /> 🔍 Underwriters consult claims history during the [[Definition:Underwriting | underwriting]] and [[Definition:Renewal | renewal]] process to evaluate whether an applicant&#039;s past loss patterns align with acceptable [[Definition:Risk appetite | risk appetite]]. A [[Definition:Loss run | loss run]] report — the standard document summarizing claims history — details each event&#039;s [[Definition:Incurred loss | incurred cost]], open reserves, and resolution timeline. Patterns such as rising [[Definition:Frequency | frequency]], escalating [[Definition:Severity | severity]], or recurring incident types signal deeper exposures that may warrant [[Definition:Premium | premium]] adjustments, [[Definition:Exclusion | exclusions]], or [[Definition:Deductible | deductible]] changes. In [[Definition:Commercial insurance | commercial lines]], large-account underwriters often analyze five to ten years of data to build a credible picture.<br /> <br /> 📊 Accurate, accessible claims history underpins nearly every consequential decision in the insurance value chain. [[Definition:Actuary | Actuaries]] rely on it to develop [[Definition:Loss ratio | loss ratios]] and [[Definition:Pricing model | pricing models]]; [[Definition:Claims adjuster | adjusters]] use it to spot repeat claimants or potential [[Definition:Fraud | fraud]]; and regulators examine it when assessing an insurer&#039;s [[Definition:Reserve adequacy | reserve adequacy]]. For policyholders, a clean claims record is often the single most powerful lever for securing favorable terms at renewal, making proactive [[Definition:Loss control | loss control]] not just a safety measure but a direct financial strategy.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Loss run]]<br /> * [[Definition:Loss ratio]]<br /> * [[Definition:Experience rating]]<br /> * [[Definition:Frequency]]<br /> * [[Definition:Severity]]<br /> * [[Definition:Underwriting]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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