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📋 '''Notification of claim''' is the formal process by which a [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholder]], [[Definition:Broker | broker]], or other authorized party communicates the occurrence of a loss or potential loss to an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance carrier]] or [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurer]], triggering the insurer's obligation to investigate and respond. In insurance, timely notification is not merely administrative — it is a contractual requirement embedded in virtually every policy, and failure to comply with notification provisions can jeopardize coverage. The specific mechanics vary by line of business: a [[Definition:Property insurance | property]] loss may require prompt notice after discovery, while a [[Definition:Liability insurance | liability]] claim under a [[Definition:Claims-made policy | claims-made policy]] must typically be reported within the policy period or a defined extended reporting window.

⚙️ Once a claim is notified, the insurer opens a [[Definition:Claims file | claims file]], assigns a [[Definition:Claims adjuster | claims adjuster]] or [[Definition:Loss adjuster | loss adjuster]], and begins the process of verifying coverage, investigating the facts, and establishing an initial [[Definition:Case reserve | case reserve]]. In [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance]] arrangements, the [[Definition:Cedant | cedant]] must also notify its reinsurers in accordance with the terms of the [[Definition:Reinsurance treaty | treaty]] or [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance | facultative certificate]], often within a specified number of days. Regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions impose their own expectations — under Solvency II, for instance, European insurers must demonstrate robust claims-handling processes as part of their [[Definition:System of governance | system of governance]], while in the United States, state insurance departments enforce [[Definition:Unfair claims settlement practices | unfair claims settlement practices]] statutes that penalize unreasonable delays. In markets such as Japan and Singapore, local regulations similarly prescribe standards for claim acknowledgment and response times.

🔑 The consequences of late or deficient notification ripple through the entire insurance value chain. For policyholders, delayed notification can lead to denial of coverage or reduction in indemnity, particularly under claims-made or [[Definition:Occurrence policy | occurrence]] policies with strict reporting conditions. For insurers and reinsurers, late notice complicates [[Definition:Reserving | reserving]] accuracy and can distort [[Definition:Loss development | loss development]] patterns, undermining the reliability of [[Definition:Actuarial analysis | actuarial projections]]. In [[Definition:Lloyd's of London | Lloyd's]] and the London market, notification protocols are further governed by market agreements and electronic platforms such as the [[Definition:Electronic Claims File (ECF) | ECF]] system, which standardize how claims information flows between [[Definition:Managing agent | managing agents]], brokers, and [[Definition:Syndicate | syndicates]]. Getting notification right is foundational — it determines the speed and fairness of the entire claims lifecycle.

'''Related concepts:'''
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* [[Definition:Claims-made policy]]
* [[Definition:Case reserve]]
* [[Definition:Loss adjuster]]
* [[Definition:Unfair claims settlement practices]]
* [[Definition:Claims management]]
* [[Definition:Late notice]]
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