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Business Interruption Training Series
Webinar – Module 7
The Claim Process
25 October 2017
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Introduction
❖ Welcome
❖ The Presenters
❖ The Steadfast / MSM Webinar Series
❖ The Webinar Tools
❖ The Agenda
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Presenters
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Damien Sutton
MSM Loss Management
Vincent McGuire
MSM Loss Management
Paul Davidson
MSM Loss Management
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The Steadfast / MSM Webinar Series❖ April 19 Introduction to Business Interruption
❖ May 8 Business Interruption – The Fundamentals
❖ June 13 Declared Values/Sum Insured – How to do the Calculation
❖ July 19 Indemnity Period and Common Steadfast Endorsements
❖ August 31 Insuring Payroll – What are the Options?
❖ September 21 Traps and Pitfalls
❖ October 25 The Claim Process
❖ November 22 The Year in Review
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Access to Previous Presentations
1. www.msmlm.com
2. ‘Our Services’
3. ‘Training and Risk Workshops’
4. ‘MSM and Steadfast Webinars’
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CPD Points
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Please use your full name when registering
❖ If you are joining in groups, you still need to register everyone attending and please advise Carol Gobrial via email:
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Agenda❖ Measures of Success
❖ Key Roles
❖ The Claim Process – Phase 1:
▪ Insurer Notification
▪ Appointment of Advisors
❖ The Claim Process – Phase 2:
▪ Policy Response – Decision on Indemnity
❖ The Claim Process – Phase 3:
▪ Cost Capture
▪ Claim Preparation
▪ Claim Settlement
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MEASURES OF SUCCESS
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Measures of Success
❖ Maximum entitlements are obtained for the Insured
❖ Timely advice allowing informed decisions on critical issues such as recovery actions and payroll decisions
❖ Proper management of the claim process to ensure cash flows are maintained (interim payments) and time-frames controlled
❖ Minimise the impact to the business and free up management resources to concentrate on operational issues
❖ Commercial settlement is achieved in the shortest possible time-frame
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KEY ROLES
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InsuredClaim Preparer
(e.g. MSM)Loss Adjuster Insurer
Needs
• Expedite process
• Mitigate losses
• Maintain cash flow
• Avoid litigation
Expertise
• Policy interpretation
• Maximise entitlements
• Financial analysis & determining quantum
• Stakeholder engagement
Requirements
• Root cause analysis
• Evidence
• Timeline
• Policyunderstanding
Drivers
• Policy interpretation
• Deductible
• Payout
• Recovery options
Manage expectationsDeliver outcomes
Brokers
The Key Roles
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The Broker
❖ Advise Insured on claim process
❖ Introduce Claim Preparers
❖ Advise Insured on policy response
❖ Manage Insured – Insurer relationship
❖ Manage Claim Preparers
❖ Preserve credibility and integrity of Insurer
❖ Ensure performance from Insurer and Loss Adjuster
❖ Intervene in disputes between Insured and Insurer / Loss Adjuster
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The Claim Preparer
❖ Complements Broker’s claims management service
❖ Appointed and paid by the Insured
❖ No conflict of interest
❖ Costs usually part of claim
❖ Effective loss management
▪ Survival and successful recovery
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The Claim Preparer
Primary Role
❖ Advise Insured on loss mitigation and claim preparation
❖ Participate in reinstatement planning
❖ Monitor selection of contractors and consultants
❖ Quantify and document claim
❖ Liaise with Insurer / Loss Adjuster
❖ Present progress and final claims
❖ Assist in final settlement
❖ Assist in resolving disputes
❖ Keep Broker fully informed
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The Claim Preparer
Secondary Role
❖ Assist with crisis management
❖ Assist with business recovery
❖ Provide project management support
❖ Info for banks, creditors, suppliers, customers, staff, lawyers, accountants, etc. with client approval
❖ Handle uninsured losses
❖ Pursue uninsured recoveries
❖ Litigation support
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The Loss Adjuster
❖ Appointed by Insurer
❖ Reports to Insurer
❖ Paid by Insurer
❖ Pre-loss nomination - larger Insureds
❖ Should be independent and impartial
❖ Does not prepare claims
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The Loss Adjuster
Primary Role
❖ Investigate circumstances
❖ Establish cause
❖ Estimate loss reserve for Insurer
❖ Liaise with Insured / Claim Preparer
❖ Recommend progress and final payments
❖ Confirm final settlement within terms of Policy
❖ Represent Insurer in claim settlement process
❖ Advise Insurer on matters relating to claims
❖ Assist Insurer with subrogated recoveries
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THE CLAIM PROCESS – PHASE 1
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The Claim Process
Phase 1 –(The First Week)
❖ Insurer notification
❖ Appointment of advisors
▪ Loss Adjuster
▪ Claim Preparer
❖ Agree communication protocols
❖ Emergency / temporary repairs / protection and preservation of property
❖ Factual investigation / proximate cause analysis
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The Claim Process
Phase 1 –(The First Week)
❖ Insurer notification
❖ Appointment of advisors
▪ Loss Adjuster
▪ Claim Preparer
❖ Agree communication protocols
❖ Emergency / temporary repairs / protection and preservation of property
❖ Factual investigation / proximate cause analysis
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Appointment of Advisors
Loss Adjusters
❖ Appointed by the Insurer
❖ Work for the Insurer
Claim Preparers
❖ Appointed by the Insured
❖ Work for the Insured
❖ The earlier the appointment, the better
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The Claim Process
Phase 1 –(The First Week)
❖ Insurer notification
❖ Appointment of advisors
▪ Loss Adjuster
▪ Claim Preparer
❖ Agree communication protocols
❖ Emergency / temporary repairs / protection and preservation of property
❖ Factual investigation / proximate cause analysis
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The Claim Process
Phase 1 –(The First Week)
❖ Insurer notification
❖ Appointment of advisors
▪ Loss Adjuster
▪ Claim Preparer
❖ Agree communication protocols
❖ Emergency / temporary repairs / protection and preservation of property
❖ Factual investigation / proximate cause analysis
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The Claim Process
Phase 1 –(The First Week)
❖ Insurer notification
❖ Appointment of advisors
▪ Loss Adjuster
▪ Claim Preparer
❖ Agree communication protocols
❖ Emergency / temporary repairs / protection and preservation of property
❖ Factual investigation / proximate cause analysis
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THE CLAIM PROCESS – PHASE 2
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The Claim Process
Phase 2
❖ Options for reinstatement
❖ Policy response – Decision on indemnity
❖ Input to assist setting reserve
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim payments
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Options for Reinstatement
❖ Improvements / betterment?
❖ Alternative location?
❖ Claim Preparer to keep the Loss Adjuster informed
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The Claim Process
Phase 2
❖ Options for reinstatement
❖ Policy response – Decision on indemnity
❖ Input to assist setting reserve
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim payments
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The Claim Process
Phase 2
❖ Options for reinstatement
❖ Policy response – Decision on indemnity
❖ Input to assist setting reserve
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim payments
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Setting the Reserve
❖ Generally the role of the Claim Preparer with assistance from Insured
❖ Don’t be rushed!
❖ Better to provide a high estimate
❖ Don’t forget increased costs
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The Claim Process
Phase 2
❖ Options for reinstatement
❖ Policy response – Decision on indemnity
❖ Input to assist setting reserve
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim payments
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Interim Payments
❖ Fixed costs – employees, interest
❖ Agree with Adjuster to have Insurers to pay up front for large items such as a deposit on replacement equipment or building milestone payments
❖ Claim Preparer will work with the Loss Adjuster to agree a payment process
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$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
Claim Outstanding
Time
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
FINAL SETTLEMENT
Interim Payments
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THE CLAIM PROCESS – PHASE 3
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The Claim Process
Phase 3
❖ Compilation and provision of data
❖ Establish all Policy limits – Update claim estimate
❖ Claim preparation
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim submissions/payments
❖ Claim settlement
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The Claim Process
Phase 3
❖ Compilation and provision of data
❖ Establish all Policy limits – Update claim estimate
❖ Claim preparation
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim submissions/payments
❖ Claim settlement
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Policy Limits
❖ Early identification of limits
❖ Keep Insured informed
❖ Claim Preparer to work with the Loss Adjuster to revise total claim estimate as required
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The Claim Process
Phase 3
❖ Compilation and provision of data
❖ Establish all Policy limits – Update claim estimate
❖ Claim preparation
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim submissions/payments
❖ Claim settlement
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Claim Preparation
❖ Financial analysis to determine claim quantum
❖ Capture of all costs and determination of inclusion in claim
❖ Claim preparation is ongoing throughout the claim
❖ Multiple interim claims can be prepared to ensure cash flow
❖ Information required can change depending on specific
circumstances of the claim
❖ Claims should be prepared by experienced Claim Preparers
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Cost CaptureThe Heads of Loss
What is Covered
Loss of Gross Profit resulting from
• A Shortage in Turnover
• Increased Costs to avoid Shortage in Turnover
AICW to avoid Shortage in Turnover and/or resume normal business operations
Professional Fees
(Claim Preparation costs – Sections 1 and 2)
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Cost Capture
Loss of Gross Profit
❖ Financial Statements e.g. Profit and Loss statements
❖ Budgets and Forecasts
ICW and AICW
❖ Invoices of additional costs incurred
❖ Financial Statements e.g. Profit and Loss statements
Professional Fees
❖ Invoices of costs incurred
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The Claim Process
Phase 3
❖ Compilation and provision of data
❖ Establish all Policy limits – Update claim estimate
❖ Claim preparation
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim submissions/payments
❖ Claim settlement
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The Claim Process
Phase 3
❖ Compilation and provision of data
❖ Establish all Policy limits – Update claim estimate
❖ Claim preparation
❖ Maintain cash flow – Interim submissions/payments
❖ Claim settlement
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Claim Settlement
❖ Losses agreed – final settlement
❖ Commercial settlement
❖ Insurer Disputes and Resolution Centre
❖ Financial Ombudsman
❖ Legal representation
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The Claim Process Traps and Pitfalls
Insured must act as a “prudent uninsured”
Traps and Pitfalls
❖ Not involving/advising/updating the Loss Adjuster and Insurers
❖ Setting unrealistic expectations on outcomes
❖ Multiple channels of communication
❖ Allowing the Insured to prepare the claim and run the process
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❖ Steadfast provides all Steadfast brokers with a free Technical Helpline Service
❖ MSM operates the Helpline and provides advice on:
• Commercial and Business Packs as well as ISR
• Sums Insured or Declared Values
• Claims
• Non-legal technical help across all commercial files
❖ Call 1300 76 67 67
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The Steadfast / MSM Webinar Series
Don’t miss the next Webinar
November 22 - The Year in Review in the Context of Claims
❖ Attitude and approval of Underwriters: claim and industry specific issues
❖ The Loss Adjuster Profession
▪ Changes in practice
▪ Approach
▪ New competition
❖ Tips for 2018
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