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We study the claim journey from first notice to settlement and send one concise email a month. Expect evidence‑based insights, plain‑English explainers, and practical takeaways you can apply the same day.

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A monthly, methods‑first brief for claims professionals—research you can cite, explainers you can use, and updates that keep files moving.
Methods‑First
Findings with sources and limitations.
Plain‑English
Clear, defensible explainers.
Actionable
Checklists and steps that reduce rework.
Multi‑Perspective
Adjusters, counsel, SIU, vendors, policyholders.
Once‑Monthly
Focused, skimmable, on time.

What You’ll Get
Each Month

Evidence First is our promise: each month, The Report turns complex claims questions into clear, verifiable guidance you can use the same day. In a tight, five‑minute read, we show our work—methods, sources, and limitations—so you can move a file forward quickly and defend the reasoning later.

Methods‑First

Every issue states the question we’re answering, how we answered it, and which sources we relied on. We also include limitations, so you know exactly what the evidence supports—and what it doesn’t. That transparency makes your next step more defensible.

Plain‑English

We strip jargon and translate policy language into precise, everyday terms. Definitions appear in‑line and link to deeper reading, so teams align faster and reduce back‑and‑forth. The goal is clarity you can quote.

Actionable

Expect steps, checklists, and decision aids built to cut rework and speed determinations. Use them to set expectations, document findings, or prep for ADR—without rewriting a thing. Everything is printable, shareable, and field‑ready.

Multi‑Perspective

We surface viewpoints from adjusters, counsel, SIU, vendors, and policyholders to show where perspectives align—or diverge. Seeing the full picture helps you scope disputes correctly and keep the record balanced. Fair treatment leads to better outcomes.

Once‑Monthly

One concise email, delivered on a reliable cadence—no drips, no noise. Each issue follows the same structure (Research Highlight, Practical Explainer, Tool/Checklist, Events & Replays, Industry Watch) so you can find what you need in minutes.

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Become a Contributor

Share what works in real claims. We publish clear, methods‑first pieces—short case lessons, step‑by‑step how‑tos, plain‑English explainers, checklists, and quick data snapshots. Every article shows the method, sources, and any limits so readers can trust and reuse it. If you’re an adjuster, appraiser or umpire, SIU, counsel, engineer, or vendor, send a short pitch with your topic, who it helps, and why it matters. Our editors will polish for clarity, and you keep your byline. We don’t run advertorials or unverified claims.

Who should apply

Adjusters (staff/IA), appraisers/umpires, SIU, counsel, engineers/forensics, restoration leaders, and experienced policyholder advocates.

How it works

  1. Pitch: Share your topic, audience, and the problem it solves.
  2. Draft: Include your method, sources, and any limitations or disclosures.
  3. Publish:Our editors tighten for clarity; you keep your byline and perspective.
  • Case Syntheses
    What happened, what was proven, why it mattered.
  • Method Write‑Ups
    How to scope, test, document, or evaluate—repeatable steps.
  • Plain‑English Explainers
    FNOL, EUO, appraisal vs. mediation, and more.
  • Checklists & Aids
    Intake, scope alignment, ADR prep, CAT triage.
  • Data Snapshots
    Trends with context, sources, and limitations.

Share what works. We publish methods‑first submissions—case syntheses, step‑by‑step methods, and plain‑English explainers—so the entire field benefits from clear process and verified evidence.

Note —
We don’t publish advertorials or unverified claims. Opinions are labeled and used only to interpret evidence. Submissions are edited for clarity, accuracy, and neutrality.

Topics we cover

Claims don’t improve with louder opinions—they improve when practitioners show their work. If you’ve solved a recurring file problem, documented a defensible approach, or turned a complex policy issue into clear steps, your experience can help the entire field move faster without sacrificing fairness. We’re looking for real methods from real cases—told plainly and backed by evidence.

We publish methods‑first pieces readers can verify and reuse: short case lessons, step‑by‑step how‑tos, plain‑English explainers, checklists, and data snapshots. Every article includes sources and limitations, keeps bias in check, and uses neutral, precise language. Our editors help tighten structure and clarity while you keep your voice, your byline, and appropriate disclosures. We respect confidentiality—anonymize identifying details while preserving the facts that support your conclusions.

Getting started is simple: send a short pitch with your topic, who it helps, and the problem it solves. If it’s a fit, we’ll confirm the angle and timeline, share contributor guidelines, and work with you through a light, collaborative edit. No advertorials, no unverified claims—just practical guidance that stands up in the real world.

Popular Subjects Include

  • Foundations & Process
  • Investigation & Evidence
  • Estimating & Scope
  • Disputes & Resolution
  • Policyholders & Communication
  • Ethics & Professionalism
FAQS
Who can contribute?
We welcome experienced voices from across the claims ecosystem—staff and independent adjusters, appraisers and umpires, SIU professionals, counsel, engineers and forensics specialists, restoration leaders, and informed policyholder advocates. If you work with claim files and can explain what works (and why) in clear, verifiable terms, you’re a fit.
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What kinds of pieces do you publish?

We publish methods‑first content that helps readers act: short case lessons that show what was proven and why it mattered, step‑by‑step method write‑ups (how to scope, test, document, or evaluate), plain‑English explainers on core topics (FNOL, EUO, appraisal vs. mediation), checklists and decision aids, and concise data snapshots with context. Every piece must be practical, neutral in tone, and usable on a real file.

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How do I pitch—and what happens next?
Send a brief pitch with your topic, who it helps, the problem it solves, and any relevant credentials or disclosures. If it’s a fit, we’ll confirm the angle and timeline, then you’ll draft to our standards. Editors will collaborate with you to tighten structure, verify sources, and clarify language; you keep your byline, and we’ll share a final proof before publication.
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What standards and citations do you require?

All submissions must show their work: define the question, outline the method, cite primary sources where available, and note limitations or assumptions. Use plain language, attribute opinions clearly, and avoid vendor promotion or unverified claims. If confidentiality applies, anonymize details and remove identifying information while preserving the facts that support your conclusions.

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How do credit, rights, and conflicts work?

Contributors receive a byline, brief bio, and a link to a professional profile. Before publication, we’ll confirm a simple contributor agreement covering editing permission and non‑disparagement, and asking you to disclose any financial or professional conflicts relevant to the piece. We do not publish advertorials or sponsored posts; republishing elsewhere is welcome with attribution and a link to the original, once the article is live.

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