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Insurance Claims Adjustment Review Checklist

Ensure accurate and compliant claims handling. This checklist helps insurance professionals meticulously review claims adjustments, minimizing errors, fraud, and regulatory risks. Drive consistency and efficiency in your claims process today!

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Initial Claim Receipt & Documentation

1 of 10

Verifies completeness and accuracy of initial claim information received.

Date of Loss/Incident

Claim Number (Assigned)

Claim Type

Summary of Loss Description (Initial Report)

Initial Police Report (If Applicable)

Claimant Full Name

Insured Full Name

Policy Verification & Coverage Assessment

2 of 10

Confirms policy validity, applicable coverage, and any exclusions.

Policy Status

Coverage Type

Policy Effective Date

Policy Expiration Date

Policy Limit

Coverage Details Summary

Endorsements Applied

Damage Assessment & Investigation

3 of 10

Evaluates the extent of the loss and gathers supporting evidence.

Detailed Description of Damage

Photos/Videos of Damage

Estimated Cost of Repair (USD)

Severity of Damage

Date of Damage

Location of Damage

Type of Damage (Select all that apply)

Liability Determination (If Applicable)

4 of 10

Determines liability for the loss, if relevant to the claim.

Primary Liability Party

Liability Assessment Narrative

Estimated Liability Amount ($)

Legal Counsel Involvement Required?

Date of Liability Determination

Reserves Establishment & Adjustment

5 of 10

Sets appropriate reserves for the claim and adjusts them as needed.

Initial Reserve Amount

Reserve Rationale

Date of Initial Reserve

Reserve Adjustment Amount

Reason for Adjustment

Date of Reserve Adjustment

Updated Reserve Amount

Vendor Management & Payments

6 of 10

Reviews vendor invoices and ensures payments are processed correctly.

Invoice Amount

Invoice Date

Payment Method

Check Number (if applicable)

Payment Date

Vendor Approval Status

Payment Notes/Comments

Communication & Customer Service

7 of 10

Assesses the quality of communication with the claimant and ensures satisfaction.

Summary of Customer Interactions

Customer Sentiment (Post-Interaction)

Number of Customer Follow-Up Calls/Emails

Date of Last Customer Contact

Communication Channels Used (Check all that apply)

Notes on Customer Concerns/Feedback

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

8 of 10

Verifies compliance with relevant insurance regulations and reporting requirements.

Reporting Deadline

Applicable Regulations (e.g., NAIC, State Laws)

Reporting Form Version

Summary of Regulatory Changes Impacting Report

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Regulatory Correspondence)

Report Submission Method

Confirmation of Compliance Statement

Claim Closure & Documentation

9 of 10

Ensures proper documentation of claim closure and adherence to internal procedures.

Claim Closure Date

Summary of Claim Resolution

Claim Status

Total Paid Amount

Notes Regarding Closure (e.g., unusual circumstances)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., final inspection report)

Claims Adjuster Signature

Fraud Indicators Review

10 of 10

Checks for any signs or red flags indicating potential fraudulent activity.

Claimant Relationship to Insured

Claim Amount vs. Policy Limit

Date of Loss vs. Policy Inception Date

Suspicious Circumstances

Additional Notes/Observations

Independent Verification Needed?

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