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Claims Management learning path: everything to study, topic by topic
Comprehensive claims management assessment covering FNOL through resolution, property and casualty claims handling, litigation management, fraud detection, and claims leadership.
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To learn Claims Management, work through 7 modules and 20 topics in the order they build on each other. It starts with Claims Fundamentals, then moves on to Investigation & Evaluation and Property Claims. Use the map as a checklist, or measure your level and study only what is missing.
What you will study
Topics are grouped by module. Open one to see its objectives and key concepts.
1 · Claims Fundamentals3 topics
First Notice of Loss & Intake
Managing the FNOL process including intake protocols, triage, initial documentation, and assignment routing for all lines of business
Objectives
- Execute FNOL intake that captures all critical loss details for downstream handling
- Apply triage criteria to route claims to the appropriate handling unit
Key concepts
- FNOL protocols
- intake documentation
- triage criteria
- assignment routing
- loss description capture
Coverage Analysis & Determination
Analyzing policy terms, conditions, exclusions, and endorsements to determine coverage applicability for reported claims
Objectives
- Analyze policy language to determine coverage applicability with documented rationale
- Draft coverage position letters that clearly communicate the basis for coverage decisions
Key concepts
- policy interpretation
- insuring agreements
- conditions and exclusions
- endorsements
- coverage letters
Case Reserving & Expense Management
Setting and maintaining case reserves using actuarial guidelines, tracking ALAE and ULAE, and managing reserve adequacy reviews
Objectives
- Set initial and ongoing case reserves that reflect the most probable outcome
- Distinguish between ALAE and ULAE and track claim expenses accurately
Key concepts
- case reserves
- ALAE
- ULAE
- reserve adequacy
- staircase reserving
- reserve reviews
2 · Investigation & Evaluation3 topics
Claims Investigation Techniques
Conducting thorough claims investigations including recorded statements, scene inspections, expert retention, and evidence preservation
Objectives
- Plan and execute claims investigations that establish the facts of loss
- Preserve evidence and document findings to support coverage and liability decisions
Key concepts
- recorded statements
- scene inspection
- expert retention
- evidence preservation
- witness interviews
Damages Evaluation & Quantification
Evaluating and quantifying damages including property repair estimates, loss of use, diminished value, and economic loss calculations
Objectives
- Quantify damages using appropriate valuation methods for the loss type
- Evaluate repair vs replacement decisions with documented cost-benefit analysis
Key concepts
- damage quantification
- repair vs replace
- actual cash value
- replacement cost
- depreciation
- economic loss
Medical Claims Assessment
Evaluating bodily injury claims including medical record review, causation analysis, treatment reasonableness, and permanent impairment ratings
Objectives
- Review medical records to assess injury causation and treatment reasonableness
- Evaluate permanent impairment claims using AMA Guides and jurisdictional standards
Key concepts
- medical record review
- causation analysis
- treatment reasonableness
- IME process
- permanent impairment
- medical specials
3 · Property Claims3 topics
Property Damage Assessment
Managing property damage claims from initial assessment through scope of loss, contractor estimates, and repair monitoring including ACV vs replacement cost determinations
Objectives
- Manage property damage assessments from scoping through repair completion
- Apply ACV and replacement cost valuation methods accurately
Key concepts
- scope of loss
- contractor estimates
- Xactimate
- ACV vs replacement cost
- code upgrades
- ordinance and law
Business Interruption Claims
Evaluating business interruption losses including period of restoration, extra expense, contingent BI, and civil authority coverage
Objectives
- Calculate business interruption losses using financial records and restoration timelines
- Evaluate extra expense and contingent BI coverage triggers and limits
Key concepts
- period of restoration
- extra expense
- contingent business interruption
- civil authority
- ingress/egress
- coinsurance penalties
Catastrophe Claims Response
Managing catastrophe claims operations including CAT team deployment, triage protocols, temporary housing, and regulatory compliance during declared events
Objectives
- Execute catastrophe response plans that balance speed with accurate claim handling
- Navigate concurrent causation issues and regulatory mandates during CAT events
Key concepts
- CAT response protocols
- field adjuster deployment
- emergency temporary repairs
- regulatory mandates
- advance payments
- concurrent causation
4 · Casualty & Liability3 topics
Liability Analysis & Determination
Analyzing liability in casualty claims including negligence elements, comparative fault, joint and several liability, and contribution among tortfeasors
Objectives
- Analyze liability using the elements of negligence and applicable fault allocation rules
- Apply comparative fault principles to multi-party casualty claims
Key concepts
- negligence elements
- comparative fault
- contributory negligence
- joint and several liability
- contribution
- vicarious liability
Subrogation & Salvage Recovery
Managing subrogation and salvage operations including identification, investigation, recovery pursuit, and arbitration proceedings
Objectives
- Identify and pursue subrogation opportunities through investigation and recovery
- Navigate arbitration proceedings and evaluate settlement vs hearing decisions
Key concepts
- subrogation rights
- salvage operations
- inter-company arbitration
- made-whole doctrine
- anti-subrogation rule
- waiver of subrogation
Excess & Reinsurance Recovery
Managing claims involving excess layers and reinsurance including reporting obligations, association and follow-form provisions, and treaty compliance
Objectives
- Manage excess and reinsurance reporting obligations and recovery processes
- Navigate follow-form provisions and claims cooperation requirements
Key concepts
- excess layer reporting
- attachment points
- follow-form provisions
- treaty vs facultative
- claims cooperation clauses
- reinsurance recoveries
5 · Litigation Management3 topics
Litigation Strategy & Defense Management
Managing litigated claims including defense counsel selection, litigation budgets, discovery management, and trial preparation
Objectives
- Develop litigation strategies that align defense costs with claim exposure
- Manage defense counsel performance through budgets, guidelines, and reporting
Key concepts
- defense counsel selection
- litigation budgets
- litigation guidelines
- discovery management
- trial preparation
- expert witnesses
Bad Faith & Stowers Demands
Managing bad faith exposure including Stowers demand analysis, excess exposure, claims handling standards, and regulatory compliance
Objectives
- Analyze Stowers demands and excess exposure situations to protect against bad faith liability
- Apply claims handling standards that comply with unfair claims practices regulations
Key concepts
- Stowers demand
- bad faith elements
- excess exposure
- claims handling standards
- unfair claims practices
- duty to settle
Settlement Negotiation & Resolution
Negotiating claim settlements including mediation, structured settlements, release drafting, and global settlement strategies
Objectives
- Negotiate settlements that achieve optimal resolution within authority limits
- Structure multi-party settlements with appropriate release language and MSA compliance
Key concepts
- negotiation strategies
- mediation
- structured settlements
- release language
- global settlements
- MSA considerations
6 · Fraud Detection3 topics
Fraud Indicators & Red Flags
Identifying claims fraud indicators including red flag checklists, behavioral analysis, pattern recognition, and referral criteria for SIU investigation
Objectives
- Identify fraud indicators using red flag analysis and behavioral pattern recognition
- Apply SIU referral criteria appropriately to balance detection with customer experience
Key concepts
- red flag indicators
- behavioral analysis
- pattern recognition
- SIU referral criteria
- premium fraud
- staged losses
SIU Investigation Process
Managing Special Investigation Unit processes including examination under oath, surveillance, database searches, and prosecution referrals
Objectives
- Manage SIU investigations from referral through resolution with proper documentation
- Evaluate when to pursue civil remedies vs prosecution referrals for confirmed fraud
Key concepts
- examination under oath
- surveillance operations
- NICB database
- ISO ClaimSearch
- prosecution referrals
- civil remedies
Fraud Analytics & Modeling
Applying predictive analytics and machine learning models to detect fraud patterns, network analysis, and claims scoring optimization
Objectives
- Design fraud detection models that balance detection rate with false positive management
- Apply network analysis to identify organized fraud rings across claims portfolios
Key concepts
- predictive fraud models
- social network analysis
- claims scoring
- link analysis
- text mining
- anomaly detection
7 · Expert Claims Leadership2 topics
Claims Operations Strategy
Designing claims operations including staffing models, workflow optimization, vendor management, IBNR management, and leakage control programs
Objectives
- Design claims operations that optimize cost, quality, and cycle time simultaneously
- Build IBNR management and leakage control programs that improve reserve accuracy
Key concepts
- staffing models
- workflow optimization
- vendor management
- IBNR management
- leakage control
- claims audit programs
- key performance indicators
Predictive Claims Analytics
Applying predictive analytics to claims triage, severity segmentation, litigation propensity, and total loss prediction for portfolio optimization
Objectives
- Design predictive models that segment claims by complexity and severity at intake
- Build analytics-driven claims strategies that reduce indemnity and expense leakage
Key concepts
- claims triage models
- severity segmentation
- litigation propensity
- total loss prediction
- portfolio optimization
- claims benchmarking
- AI-assisted adjudication
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Start with Claims Fundamentals: First Notice of Loss & Intake, Coverage Analysis & Determination, and Case Reserving & Expense Management. The map orders topics by what they depend on, so each one prepares the next.
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