Identifying Subrogation Potential: A Field Adjuster’s Checklist for When To Investigate a Product Failure

When you’re out in the field constantly tackling complex claims and juggling a heavy caseload, you may accidentally overlook the importance of identifying subrogation potential. But when pursued successfully, subrogation can:
- Improve your carrier’s loss ratio
- Hold responsible parties accountable
- And enhance your policyholder’s trust
Fill out the form to receive this checklist to use in the field to help you and your carriers know when to engage product failure experts and explore subrogation. You’ll learn what to look for, what losses may be subrogation candidates, what evidence to gather, and what mistakes to avoid.
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Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.
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