Digital Claim Evaluation: How Insurers Assess Damage and Evidence Remotely
Digital claim evaluation is the process of reviewing insurance claim information electronically to understand reported damage, examine supporting evidence and inform the next steps in an assessment. It may involve photographs, videos, repair estimates, invoices, incident reports and digital communication with relevant stakeholders. For Australian insurers and claims managers, digital claim evaluation can support remote property damage assessments and help identify which claims may be suitable for desktop handling. However, digital review is not simply a matter of looking at photographs and accepting a repair quote. The information must be examined critically, gaps need to be identified, and conclusions must reflect what the evidence can actually establish. How Does Digital Claim Evaluation Work? The process depends on the type of loss and the insurer's requirements, but a sound evaluation generally follows a consistent sequence. 1. Establishing the Claim Circumstances The assessor...