Advisen Claims Satisfaction Survey Identifies Top Claims Handlers, Attributes

New York, NY January 10, 2018 - Input from 560 risk managers and brokers revealed FM Global, Chubb, Beazley, Gallagher Bassett, Travelers, and AIG as some of the highest-rated claims handlers. The survey highlights claims satisfaction in four lines of business: Property, Primary Casualty, Management/Professional Liability and Cyber.

Respondents identified expertise, good communication, accessibility, flexibility, and fairness as the top attributes brokers and insureds are looking for in an insurer/TPA.

Although generally satisfied with property claims handling, respondents said they would like better communication regarding timing and the schedule of work, flexibility with complex claims, online reporting, and after-hours services.

For primary casualty, respondents complained about cumbersome online reporting portals, a lack of regular communication, and misinterpretation of coverage.

Survey participants had the fewest complaints about how professional and management liability claims are handled, but many stated a desire for better explanations on coverage and communication.

Lastly, for cyber claims respondents asked for a more efficient way to capture the initial loss details, earlier and more frequent communication, and a list of preapproved vendors.

“An insurance claim is an opportunity for an insurer or third-party administrator to positively influence a policy renewal and earn new business,” said Chad Hemenway, Advisen’s managing editor. “This report gives a revealing look, based on feedback from buyers and intermediaries, into how well the insurance industry is fulfilling promises to pay claims.”

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Carrie Brunner grew up in a small town in northern New Brunswick. She studied chemistry in college, graduated, and married her husband one month later. They were then blessed with two baby boys within the first four years of marriage. Having babies gave their family a desire to return to the old paths – to nourish their family with traditional, homegrown foods; rid their home of toxic chemicals and petroleum products; and give their boys a chance to know a simple, sustainable way of life. They are currently building a homestead from scratch on two little acres in central Texas. There’s a lot to be done to become somewhat self-sufficient, but they are debt-free and get to spend their days living this simple, good life together with their five young children. Carrie writes mostly on provincial stories.
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