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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>💰 &#039;&#039;&#039;Recovery&#039;&#039;&#039; in insurance refers to the amounts an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurer]] retrieves after paying a [[Definition:Claim | claim]], whether through [[Definition:Subrogation | subrogation]] against a liable third party, [[Definition:Salvage | salvage]] of damaged property, [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance]] collections, or other contractual or legal mechanisms. Recoveries reduce the net cost of a loss to the insurer and play a significant role in determining ultimate [[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) | loss ratios]] and [[Definition:Reserve | reserve]] development over time.<br /> <br /> 🔄 The pathways vary depending on the type of claim and coverage involved. In [[Definition:Auto insurance | auto insurance]], a carrier that pays its [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholder&#039;s]] collision claim may pursue subrogation against the at-fault driver&#039;s insurer to recover part or all of the payout. In [[Definition:Property insurance | property insurance]], salvage from a total-loss vehicle or the scrap value of damaged equipment is credited back against the claim. [[Definition:Reinsurance recovery | Reinsurance recoveries]] follow a different track: when a loss exceeds the [[Definition:Retention | retention]] specified in an [[Definition:Excess of loss reinsurance | excess-of-loss treaty]] or [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance | facultative certificate]], the [[Definition:Ceding company | ceding insurer]] invoices its [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurer]] for the covered portion. Efficient recovery management requires dedicated teams, robust tracking systems, and timely pursuit of every viable avenue.<br /> <br /> 📊 Neglecting recoveries quietly erodes profitability. An insurer that fails to pursue [[Definition:Subrogation | subrogation]] opportunities or delays [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance]] billings effectively absorbs costs it is entitled to recoup. For this reason, recovery performance is a key metric in [[Definition:Claims management | claims management]] reviews and [[Definition:Actuarial analysis | actuarial]] evaluations of [[Definition:Reserve adequacy | reserve adequacy]]. Advanced analytics and automation are increasingly helping carriers identify recovery-eligible claims earlier in the process, flag missed opportunities, and accelerate collection timelines — turning what was historically a back-office afterthought into a measurable contributor to [[Definition:Underwriting profit | underwriting results]].<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:Reserve]]<br /> * [[Definition:Claims management]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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