Policy Summary
Policy number, effective and expiration dates, limits, deductible, and insurer name presented clearly so each claim can be mapped to the correct policy period and coverage.
A complete loss runs report provides the factual claims history underwriters need to evaluate exposure and set premiums or terms. It also supports claims audits, renewal negotiations, and regulatory or lender diligence.
Several stakeholders request or rely on loss runs when assessing insurance exposure, renewal terms, or transactional risk.
Each user needs different detail levels—brokers often want summary trends, while underwriters require line-item claim entries with dates, payments, and current status.
A licensed insurance broker or producer requests loss runs from carriers on behalf of clients during renewals or placement. They verify policy numbers, periods, and aggregate claim totals, and they may need carrier authorization letters for third-party requests.
An in-house risk manager or CFO uses loss runs to analyze trends, budget reserves and negotiate renewal terms. Accuracy affects captive decisions, retention choices, and the firm's ability to secure favorable pricing.
Policy number, effective and expiration dates, limits, deductible, and insurer name presented clearly so each claim can be mapped to the correct policy period and coverage.
Unique claim ID or file number for each record to allow cross-referencing with carrier claim files, loss adjuster notes, and payment histories.
Reported date, occurrence date, and date of loss to establish timeline, statute-of-limitations exposure, and whether losses crossed policy periods.
Paid amounts, outstanding reserves, and incurred totals with currency clarity to disclose carrier exposure and potential future payments.
Concise cause-of-loss narrative and claim status to help underwriters assess root cause, recurrence risk, and likelihood of subrogation or litigation.
Line of business or coverage codes (e.g., GL, WC, Property) to ensure accurate pricing and comparison across different product lines.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authorization Upload | Require signed authorization PDF or broker letter before processing. |
| Policy Selector | Make policy number required and validate format on entry. |
| Delivery Method | Offer secure link, encrypted email, or portal download options. |
| Audit Trail | Enable automatic logging of request time, user, and IP address. |
Ensure your platform supports secure file formats, signer authentication, and integrations with carrier portals or broker management systems.
Choose a platform that preserves audit trails, supports secure storage, and can attach documentation such as authorized releases to each request.
5–15 business days depending on backlog and required approvals.
Same-day or 24–48 hour expedited delivery possible for fees or pre-arranged service.
Retain related employment records per 8 CFR §274a.2 retention rules.
Keep records beyond audit windows—IRS minimums apply to financial records.
Request loss runs at least 30–60 days before policy renewal to allow underwriting review.
Authorized request received by carrier and queued for processing.
Carrier confirms authorization and locates claim files to include.
Carrier consolidates claim entries and prepares the formatted report.
Report delivered; requester validates contents and requests corrections if needed.
Optica requested consolidated loss runs from multiple carriers to prepare for renewal negotiations
A property management firm needed multi-year loss runs for mortgage underwriting
| Document Type | Loss Runs | Claims Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | detailed claim history | high‑level claim totals |
| Detail Level | line‑by‑line entries | aggregated amounts |
| Typical Use | underwriting, renewals | internal performance reporting |
| Delivery Format | pdf or excel | pdf or report dashboard |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |