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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>⚙️ '''Claims processing''' is the structured sequence of administrative and operational activities through which an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance carrier]] receives, records, evaluates, and resolves [[Definition:Claim | claims]] filed under its [[Definition:Insurance policy | policies]]. It represents the workflow backbone of the [[Definition:Claims handling | claims handling]] function — encompassing data capture at [[Definition:First notice of loss (FNOL) | first notice of loss]], document intake, coverage verification, [[Definition:Claims adjudication | adjudication]], payment execution, and file closure. While closely related to claims handling as a concept, claims processing places particular emphasis on the transactional and systems-driven mechanics that move a claim from one stage to the next.<br />
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🖥️ Modern claims processing relies heavily on [[Definition:Claims management system | claims management systems]] that orchestrate workflow routing, enforce business rules, and maintain a centralized record for each file. When a claim enters the system, automated rules may classify it by [[Definition:Line of business | line of business]], severity, and complexity, then assign it to the appropriate [[Definition:Claims adjuster | adjuster]] or processing queue. For straightforward, low-value claims — such as simple [[Definition:Auto insurance | auto]] glass or standard [[Definition:Health insurance | health]] procedure reimbursements — [[Definition:Straight-through processing (STP) | straight-through processing]] can carry the file from intake to payment with minimal human intervention. More complex claims follow exception paths that incorporate manual review, specialist referrals, and negotiation. Throughout, the system tracks [[Definition:Claim status | claim status]], logs adjuster notes, calculates [[Definition:Claim reserve | reserves]], and generates compliance-mandated correspondence to [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholders]] and [[Definition:Claimant | claimants]].<br />
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📈 Efficient claims processing is a competitive imperative because speed and accuracy in this domain simultaneously reduce cost, improve customer experience, and strengthen regulatory compliance. Slow processing ties up [[Definition:Claims reserve | reserves]], frustrates policyholders, and exposes the carrier to statutory penalties for missed response deadlines. Conversely, carriers that invest in process automation and [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtech]] capabilities — including [[Definition:Artificial intelligence (AI) | AI]]-assisted document extraction, [[Definition:Optical character recognition (OCR) | OCR]], and [[Definition:Robotic process automation (RPA) | robotic process automation]] — can dramatically shorten cycle times while freeing skilled adjusters to concentrate on high-value, judgment-intensive files. The result is a leaner operation that pays claims faster, controls [[Definition:Claims leakage | leakage]] more effectively, and delivers the kind of responsive service that drives [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholder]] loyalty.<br />
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'''Related concepts'''<br />
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* [[Definition:Claims handling]]<br />
* [[Definition:Straight-through processing (STP)]]<br />
* [[Definition:Claims management system]]<br />
* [[Definition:Claims adjudication]]<br />
* [[Definition:Robotic process automation (RPA)]]<br />
* [[Definition:First notice of loss (FNOL)]]<br />
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