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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📲 &#039;&#039;&#039;Digital claims&#039;&#039;&#039; describes the end-to-end processing of [[Definition:Insurance claim | insurance claims]] through electronic channels — from first notice of loss through investigation, [[Definition:Claims adjuster | adjustment]], and [[Definition:Claims settlement | settlement]] — using technologies such as mobile apps, web portals, [[Definition:Artificial intelligence (AI) | AI]], [[Definition:Optical character recognition (OCR) | OCR]], and [[Definition:Straight-through processing (STP) | straight-through processing]] to reduce manual handling and accelerate resolution. Rather than requiring [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholders]] to phone a call center, complete paper forms, or wait for an in-person adjuster visit, a digital claims workflow lets them file and track claims in real time from a smartphone or computer.<br /> <br /> ⚙️ A typical digital claims journey begins when the policyholder opens an insurer&#039;s app and submits photos, videos, or documents describing the loss. [[Definition:Natural language processing (NLP) | Natural language processing]] extracts key details from the submission, while [[Definition:Computer vision | computer vision]] models may assess damage severity — for example, estimating vehicle repair costs from uploaded images. The system cross-references the [[Definition:Policy terms and conditions | policy terms]], verifies coverage, and flags potential [[Definition:Fraud detection | fraud]] indicators using [[Definition:Predictive analytics | predictive analytics]]. Low-complexity, clearly covered claims can be approved and paid within minutes through [[Definition:Straight-through processing (STP) | STP]], while more complex cases are routed to human adjusters with a pre-populated file, dramatically cutting their workload. Integration with third-party vendors — repair shops, medical providers, contractors — can also be automated, coordinating services directly through the platform.<br /> <br /> 💡 Faster, more transparent claims handling directly influences [[Definition:Customer retention | customer retention]] and [[Definition:Net Promoter Score (NPS) | satisfaction scores]], which is why digital claims capability has become a competitive differentiator among both legacy [[Definition:Insurance carrier | carriers]] and [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtechs]]. Beyond the customer experience, the operational benefits are substantial: lower [[Definition:Loss adjustment expense (LAE) | loss adjustment expenses]], more consistent decision-making, and richer data that feeds back into [[Definition:Underwriting | underwriting]] and [[Definition:Pricing model | pricing models]]. Regulators are also paying attention, with several jurisdictions issuing guidance on [[Definition:Fair claims settlement practices | fair claims practices]] in automated environments to ensure that algorithmic speed does not compromise the accuracy or equity of claim outcomes.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Claims management]]<br /> * [[Definition:Straight-through processing (STP)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Artificial intelligence (AI)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Fraud detection]]<br /> * [[Definition:Loss adjustment expense (LAE)]]<br /> * [[Definition:First notice of loss (FNOL)]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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