CCA Claims Handling and Investigation 1

Question 1

What is the first step in the claims handling process?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge and set up the claim

Answer

Evaluate the damages

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Make payment to the claimant

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Negotiate settlement

Question 2

Which of the following is a key purpose of claims investigation?

Accepted Answer

To determine if fraud occurred

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To delay payment

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To contact law enforcement

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To adjust premium rates

Question 3

What is the role of the recorded statement in claims investigation?

Accepted Answer

To document claimant’s account of the incident

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To increase settlement value

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To offer legal advice

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To close the claim immediately

Question 4

Which tool is most commonly used to document physical damage during a claims inspection?

Accepted Answer

Photographs of the damage

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Policy declaration

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Witness affidavit

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Inspection checklist

Question 5

Why is it important to maintain accurate documentation throughout the claims process?

Accepted Answer

To support claim decisions and legal compliance

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To calculate premium refunds

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To verify claimant income

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To reduce company overhead

Question 6

What action should an adjuster take if fraud is suspected during a claim?

Accepted Answer

Refer to Special Investigations Unit (SIU)

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Close the claim immediately

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Pay the claim partially

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Ignore and proceed as usual