TCR2 Final Review Flashcards
If property damage claim is paid at 100%, does this mean we have to pay the bodily injury claim at 100%?
No
Acceptable reasons for overall bypass consultations
Opened in error
No coverage
Understand CBP for uninsured claims
CBP is the uninsured person/driver
Unknown person
Four criteria needed in CIQ for recommendation of pain and suffering
Diagnoses
Impact on lifestyle
Venue
Evaluation
Where do you enter your review of the medical records
Evaluation tab
Save to conduct page by clicking add to strategy
Submitted specials “other” category includes
Childcare Housekeeping Mileage Transportation expenses Other expenses related to the claim
Bad faith claims can arise from
Failure to act fair, prompt and reasonable
Failure to inform of coverages
Failure to explain denial/disclaimer
Extra-contractual damages
Awarded against insurance companies for bad faith
Can include attorney fees, interest, costs, and consequential damages
What can occur if you increase your offers without justification?
Bad faith
Suggests that the first offer was not fair and reasonable
Where do most all states Unfair Claims Practice laws originate from?
Model Act
NAIC
What is a time limit demand?
Gives a specific amount of time to respond
What situations would an offer of policy limits be appropriate and what would you need to explain to the insured?
Obvious injury that exceeds limits
Advise insured of policy limits
Advise insured they can hire an attorney at their own expense
Advise insured they have the right to contribute to the claim
What are general damages
Inconvenience
Pain and suffering
What are special damages?
Out of pocket expenses
Have to be substantiated
How does GEICO determine the value of a claim?
Judgement and experience
When aggravated liability is involved, what should the insured be informed of?
Policy limits
Possibility of punitive damages
We typically do not pay punitive damages
Explain loss of consortium
Loss of sex, society or services
Spouse or dependent can claim
Derivative claim
Explain loss of earnings capacity
Difference of having to take a lower paying position due to injuries
Factors for claims of permanency
Competent evidence for allegation of suffering Permanent injury AMA guidelines Testimony of treating physician Physician's reputation
Factors for claims of scarring
Future enjoyment of life Does it affect the ability to work Masking factors Can scarring be improved through plastic surgery Cosmetic value Age Gender Occupation Marital status