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Claims
Appraisal
Claims
Property-loss dispute procedure used mainly to decide the amount of loss without resolving broader coverage issues.
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Claims
Claim
Claims
Coverage request workflow triggered after a loss, injury, liability allegation, or other potentially covered event.
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Claims
Notice of Loss
Claims
Initial report that alerts the insurer to a potentially covered event and starts claim handling.
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Claims
Proof of Loss
Claims
Formal loss statement and supporting documentation used to substantiate the amount being claimed.
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Claims
Reservation of Rights
Claims
Coverage-position notice that lets the insurer investigate or defend without giving up later policy defenses.
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Claims
Subrogation
Claims
Recovery right that lets a paying insurer pursue the responsible third party after a covered loss.
Read more about Subrogation.
Claims
Claims Adjuster
Claims
Claim professional who investigates facts, evaluates damage, and applies policy terms during adjustment.
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Claims
Claimant
Claims
Party seeking payment, defense, or another benefit in connection with an insurance claim.
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Salvage
Claims
Residual property value recovered after a loss and credited, retained, or sold during claim resolution.
Read more about Salvage.