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CLAIMS INVESTIGATION AND ADJUSTING
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| Many Insureds both Corporate and Individual have difficulty understanding the technical language of the of the insurance policy's terms. Most people do not realise that Loss Adjusters appointed by Insurers are trained professionals who represent the interests of the Insurance Company that employs them. You will protect your interests by employing Fivaz, Ogle and Associates, whose responsibility is to serve you, the insured.
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| Quotes from Ombudsman's Handbook
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| - "The number of complaints reaching the
Ombudsman's office has more than doubled
in the last three years"
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| - "Insurance companies appoint Loss
Adjusters to investigate on their behalf.
They are agents, solely, of the Insurance
Company"
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CLASSES OF INSURANCE |
- Material damage losses (fire, storm,
flooding).
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- Business Interruption (loss of profit)
claims. Advice,
Policy
Interpretation, Formulation and
Presentation.
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- Fidelity Guarantee/Commercial Crime
Investigation.
Formulation
and Presentation.
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- Directors and Officers Liability.
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- Public and Product liability including
Defective Workmanship.
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- Engineering Type Losses.
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- Marine / Goods in transit.
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- Banking / Financial Institution special
covers including Errors
and Omissions Risk
Management Overview and Claims.
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- Motor & Heavy Commercial Vehicles.
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WHAT WE DO
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- Investigate losses/events and determine
the specific types of Insurance coverage
Involved and comment on the adequacy
of the portfolio of Insurance covers in
respect of the losses.
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- Co-ordinate and assist with the
investigation, formulation and
presentation of a detailed and
documented claim to Insurers.
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- Consult, advise and co-ordinate in the
engagement of the other experts, and to
effectively manage the claims process.
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- Attending any and all
meetings/discussions as necessary with
brokers, insurers, loss adjusters,
consultants and other involved parties.
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- Monitor and manage the activities and
actions of the parties Involved in the loss
and recovery process.
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- Review of insurance claim rejections and
repudiations and if required reinvestigate
and reformulate.
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CLAIMS AUDITING
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- Review outstanding claims and reasons for
settlement delays.
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- Review settlements and payments.
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- Determine training needs, etc.
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- Review Systems and Standards.
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MENTORING
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- Claims Management and Handling.
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MANAGEMENT
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- Temporary Management of Assignments.
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POLICY WORDINGS / RISK
MANAGEMENT
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- Review and provide comment on policy
wordings, and the application of
deductibles.
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- In conjunction with our associates
undertake detailed Risk Identification and
Risk Management projects and
Investigations.
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