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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>💰 &#039;&#039;&#039;Claims recovery&#039;&#039;&#039; is the process by which an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance carrier]] retrieves all or part of the money it has paid out on a claim, either from a responsible third party, a [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurer]], a salvage sale, or another source. Recoveries directly reduce the insurer&#039;s net [[Definition:Incurred loss | incurred losses]] and are a critical lever for managing the [[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) | loss ratio]]. Unlike [[Definition:Premium | premium]] revenue, which is earned over the policy period, recoveries recapture funds already disbursed, making them a powerful — though sometimes unpredictable — component of financial performance.<br /> <br /> 🔄 The most common recovery mechanisms in insurance include [[Definition:Subrogation | subrogation]], [[Definition:Salvage | salvage]], [[Definition:Reinsurance recovery | reinsurance recoveries]], and [[Definition:Deductible | deductible]] reimbursements from the insured. In subrogation, the carrier steps into the policyholder&#039;s legal shoes to pursue the party at fault — a negligent driver in an auto claim, for example, or a contractor responsible for property damage. Salvage involves selling damaged property (such as a totaled vehicle) to offset the payout. Reinsurance recoveries arise when a loss triggers coverage under a [[Definition:Reinsurance treaty | reinsurance treaty]] or [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance | facultative placement]], and the [[Definition:Ceding company | ceding company]] invoices the reinsurer for its share. Each type of recovery has its own operational workflow, legal framework, and timeline, and sophisticated carriers track recovery potential from the earliest stages of [[Definition:Claims handling guidelines | claims handling]].<br /> <br /> 📊 Pursuing recoveries aggressively and systematically can meaningfully improve an insurer&#039;s bottom line, yet many organizations leave money on the table due to fragmented processes or inadequate tracking. Modern [[Definition:Claims processing system | claims processing systems]] increasingly incorporate recovery identification modules that flag subrogation and salvage opportunities automatically. [[Definition:Predictive analytics | Predictive analytics]] can estimate recovery likelihood and prioritize pursuit efforts, directing resources toward the highest-value opportunities. For [[Definition:Reinsurance recovery | reinsurance recoveries]] in particular, accurate and timely reporting to reinsurers is essential — delays or documentation gaps can lead to disputes and impair the carrier&#039;s [[Definition:Cash flow | cash flow]] position.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Subrogation]]<br /> * [[Definition:Salvage]]<br /> * [[Definition:Reinsurance recovery]]<br /> * [[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Claims reserves]]<br /> * [[Definition:Net incurred loss]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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