AVON, Conn., Sept. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A majority of the participating carriers surveyed in Eastbridge’s Claims Practices of Voluntary Carriers SpotlightTM Report pay voluntary claims with all the required information included within 10 days, with most being paid within five days or less. In addition, just over 40 percent of carriers offer some type of “express-pay” claims service for certain products. Beyond processing timeframes, in an effort to provide best-in-class service, most carriers check for other coverage and benefits when a claim is filed, and some will open claims for all relevant products automatically.
Following are a few additional key findings from the report:
- Over half of carriers surveyed outsource some aspect of their claims functions.
- Carriers provide multiple methods to file claims.
- Multiple methods for tracking the status of a claim are offered to employers and brokers in addition to employees.
- Claims practices for wellness claims differ from other voluntary claims in terms of less required documentation.
The Claims Practices of Voluntary Carriers SpotlightTM Report is now available for sale for $2,500. For more information or to purchase the report, please call Eastbridge at (860) 676-9633 or email info@eastbridge.com.
Eastbridge Consulting Group, Inc. is a marketing advisory firm serving insurance and financial services organizations in the United States and Canada.
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