Hollywood's recent writers' strike left television networks desperate for ideas to fill hours of programming. This was a prime opportunity for claim professionals to advance their profession's visibility by pitching concepts for new shows. Many are reality programs illustrating the challenges of modern claim management. In the event that writers go on strike again, here are some claim programming ideas to keep in the hopper.
The Wire (Transfer) A gritty series portraying high-dollar claim settlements and financial machinations. The claim is settled. It's a jumbo loss, but plaintiff's counsel says the deal is off unless you can issue the settlement check by Thursday. You need the funds wire transferred, but the finance guy in charge of that is attending a conference in Cancun on "Expense Account Auditing." Will the check make it? Will the deal crater? Tune in next week!
CSI – Claim Scene Investigation Two cars just collided at the intersection of Maple and Vine. Both drivers claim they had the green light. Adjusters from competing insurers — in their own version of The Amazing Race — sprint to the scene to see who gets there first. One promises to dispatch a gecko in 15 minutes or less. The other insurance rep boasts that it has an adjuster at the scene even before the collision. Who will win the prize for fastest claim service?
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