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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📋 &#039;&#039;&#039;Claims process&#039;&#039;&#039; is the structured sequence of procedures an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance carrier]] follows to receive, evaluate, and resolve [[Definition:Insurance claim | claims]] filed by [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholders]] or third-party claimants. It sits at the operational heart of any insurer, translating the contractual promise embedded in a [[Definition:Policy | policy]] into a concrete financial outcome — and it is the single function most visible to the customer when a loss occurs.<br /> <br /> 🔧 In practice, the process begins with first notice of loss (FNOL), which can arrive via phone, email, mobile app, or through a [[Definition:Insurance broker | broker]] portal. The claim is logged in a [[Definition:Claims management system | claims management system]], where it undergoes initial validation: Does the policy cover this peril? Is the claim within the policy period? Are there any obvious [[Definition:Policy exclusion | exclusions]]? Once validated, the claim enters the adjustment phase — an [[Definition:Loss adjuster | adjuster]] investigates the facts, quantifies the loss, and sets a [[Definition:Case reserve | case reserve]]. If [[Definition:Subrogation | subrogation]] or [[Definition:Salvage | salvage]] opportunities exist, those are pursued in parallel. Throughout, the insurer must comply with regulatory timelines for acknowledgment, communication, and payment, which vary by jurisdiction and line of business.<br /> <br /> 🌟 A well-designed claims process is far more than an administrative necessity — it is a strategic differentiator. Insurers that invest in streamlining their processes through [[Definition:Automation | automation]], [[Definition:Artificial intelligence (AI) | AI]]-assisted triage, and digital FNOL channels reduce cycle times and [[Definition:Claims handling cost | handling costs]] simultaneously. Equally important, the claims experience shapes whether a policyholder renews or defects: industry research consistently shows that satisfaction with the claims process is the strongest predictor of [[Definition:Policyholder retention | retention]]. For [[Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) | MGAs]] and [[Definition:Coverholder | coverholders]] operating under [[Definition:Delegated authority | delegated authority]], the claims process must also satisfy the standards laid out in their [[Definition:Claims handling agreement | claims handling agreements]] with capacity providers.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Claims lifecycle]]<br /> * [[Definition:First notice of loss (FNOL)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Claims management system]]<br /> * [[Definition:Loss adjuster]]<br /> * [[Definition:Claims handling agreement]]<br /> * [[Definition:Subrogation]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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