Add a Vehicle to a Loss Notice

Prior to submitting the Loss Notice, users can add a vehicle. The vehicle can either be one that is listed on the policy or a different vehicle.

• Select the Vehicle link.

• Click Listed (for vehicle listed on policy) or Add to list another vehicle.

• If the vehicle is already listed on the claim, click the pencil icon.

Tabs shown for entry / selection of data include:

• Main: If the listed vehicle is selected, year, make / model, vehicle type, VIN and purpose of use default from information entered on the policy. Entries / selections include: License, State and color. Optionally, you can select some of the other items on the screen, such as: Single Vehicle Accident, Hit and Run Accident, etc. Additionally, you can enter the vehicle's current location or set it to the insured's address.
• Coverages: This is a display screen only. It shows the coverage, limit and deductible on the policy.
• Owner Operator: You can either select the listed owner (by choosing the Load Listed Owners button) or add another owner. You can also add the listed operator (by choosing the Load Listed Operator button) or add a different operator. Make selections to the right if necessary.
• Damage: This tab allows you to select whether the vehicle is drivable or not. When selected:
  
  Drivable: Select Yes or No.

Loss Indicator: Select the type of Loss from the combo box. (Note: If the system setting, "Validate Vehicle Loss Indicator Completed," in the Claims / Transaction / Workflow folder is set to "True," the Loss Indicator must be completed prior to payment on property damage (i.e., comprehensive, collision, property damage coverages
Disposition: Select the disposition from the combo box.
Estimated Amount: Record an estimated amount of damage.
Total Loss Date: If this is a total loss, enter the date or choose the date from the calendar.
Description of Damage: Provide a brief narrative of the damage.
Previous Damage: If any previous damage exists, enter that information here.

If this is a Personal Auto policy, your implementation can have a diagram, if requested, that allows the points of impact to be selected by a user. When selected, the area or areas are highlighted and checked in the corresponding fields on the screen (e.g., Right Front Panel, Hood, Truck, etc.)

• Total Loss Worksheet: This allows users to enter total loss information for the vehicle; allows for entries of amounts and final total amount of loss to a vehicle.
• Salvage: If vehicle can be salvaged, entries and selections here are used to record that information.
• Salvage Auction: This tab allows you to enter the Auction Type, Delivery  / Pickup Type, Auction Lot Notes, Salvage Vehicle Type and Salvage Vehicle Make plus other information
• Additional Interest: This tab lets you either load an existing additional interest or enter one not previously listed on the vehicle.
• Appraisal Assignment: If the vehicle has been (or needs to be appraised), you can add that information here. Assignment Date and Type are recorded, Repair Assignment, Inspection Instructions, Special Instructions and Appraiser Assignment can also be added.
• Attachments: These can be added (e.g., photos of damage) on this tab.