Arizona Adjuster Practice Exam

Which type of adjuster report documents the investigation of a claim while it is still ongoing?

1. Final Report

2. Incident Report

3. Interim Report

4. Summary Report

The correct answer is: Interim Report

The Interim Report is a type of adjuster report that is specifically designed to provide updates on an ongoing investigation of a claim. This type of report comes into play during the claim process when information is still being gathered, but the adjuster needs to communicate the findings or status up to that point. It allows for transparency with all parties involved, offering insights into what has been investigated and any preliminary findings, while also indicating that the investigation is not yet complete. In contrast, a Final Report is completed once the investigation is fully concluded, summarizing all findings, evaluations, and outcomes. An Incident Report typically documents the occurrence itself and initial facts but does not cover ongoing investigation details. A Summary Report would generally be a condensed overview of the claim's findings and does not focus on the investigative process that is still in progress. Thus, the Interim Report stands out as the appropriate document for communicating ongoing investigations in a claim.