Claims & Insurance
Underpayment
An underpayment is a claim payment that covers less than the scope of work you can document, whether from missed line items, wrong quantities or a pricing difference. The fix is evidence: photos, measurements and code or manufacturer requirements tied to specific line items, then a written request for the difference.
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Common questions
What does "Underpayment" mean in Xactimate estimating?
An underpayment is a claim payment that covers less than the scope of work you can document, whether from missed line items, wrong quantities or a pricing difference. The fix is evidence: photos, measurements and code or manufacturer requirements tied to specific line items, then a written request for the difference.
Where does "Underpayment" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow, see the full guide for where it fits.
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