Estimating & Workflow
Claim lifecycle
The path a claim takes from first report to final payment and closure: intake, assignment, inspection, estimate, decision, repair, and closeout. Each stage carries its own documents and timeline. Knowing where a claim sits in the lifecycle helps a contractor hand over the right information at the right moment.
Common questions
What does "Claim lifecycle" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The path a claim takes from first report to final payment and closure: intake, assignment, inspection, estimate, decision, repair, and closeout. Each stage carries its own documents and timeline. Knowing where a claim sits in the lifecycle helps a contractor hand over the right information at the right moment.
Where does "Claim lifecycle" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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