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Insurance Claims Investigation Checklist

Uncover potential fraud, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with our comprehensive Insurance Claims Investigation Checklist. Streamline your process, reduce risk, and deliver exceptional outcomes.

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Initial Claim Receipt & Acknowledgement

1 of 9

Verifies proper receipt and acknowledgement of the insurance claim by the company.

Claim Received Date

Claim Received Time

Claim Reference Number

Claim Intake Method

Notes on Initial Contact/Receipt

Claim Status (Initial)

Claim Processor Signature

Policy Verification & Coverage Assessment

2 of 9

Confirms policy validity, scope of coverage, and applicable deductibles/limits.

Policy Number

Policy Effective Date

Policy Expiration Date

Coverage Type

Policy Limit

Deductible Applied

Deductible Amount

Notes on Coverage Review

Damage Documentation & Evidence Gathering

3 of 9

Ensures thorough documentation of damage through photos, videos, and witness statements.

Photos of Damage (Front)

Photos of Damage (Back/Details)

Description of Damage

Location of Damage (GPS Coordinates)

Quantity of Damaged Items

Date of Damage

Time of Damage

Liability Determination (If Applicable)

4 of 9

Investigates and determines liability in liability claims.

Primary Negligence Party

Description of Incident

Witness Statements (If Applicable)

Estimated Damages Caused by Negligent Party

Contributing Factors to Accident

Date of Incident Report Filed

Coverage Verification & Policy Interpretation

5 of 9

Reviews policy language and interpretations to ensure appropriate coverage.

Policy Type

Specific Policy Language Review Notes

Endorsement Status

Endorsement Details (if applicable)

Coverage Limit

Policy Effective Date

Exclusions Applied

Estimate Review & Validation

6 of 9

Evaluates repair or replacement estimates for accuracy and reasonableness.

Estimated Repair Cost

Actual Repair Cost

Estimate Source

Estimate Accuracy

Notes on Estimate Discrepancies

Supporting Documentation (Photos, Invoices)

Estimate Received Date

Deductible Applied

Fraud Indicators Assessment

7 of 9

Identifies and assesses potential fraud indicators in the claim.

Claimant Relationship to Insured

Suspicious Circumstances

Prior Claims in Last 5 Years

Narrative Summary of Suspicious Activities

Professional Involvement

Date of Initial Incident Report

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

8 of 9

Ensures compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements.

Reporting Deadline

Reporting Jurisdiction

Claim Count Reported

Summary of Reporting Activity

Supporting Documentation

Reporting Form Used

Submission Date

Settlement Authority & Approval

9 of 9

Obtains necessary settlement authority and approvals before finalizing the claim.

Settlement Amount Proposed

Settlement Authority Level Required

Date of Settlement Approval

Approving Manager Signature

Approval Comments/Justification

Settlement Type

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