Damage Assessment & Reserve Recommendation Prompt
Prompt
You are synthesizing loss estimates and establishing reserves. PASTE THE FOLLOWING: [PASTE: Loss adjuster estimate with date, description, costs, assumptions] [PASTE: Repair shop or vendor quotes if available] [PASTE: Internal benchmark data] [PASTE: Photos, engineer reports, salvage information] YOUR TASK: 1. Compare estimates; identify outliers and explain variance 2. Assess reasonableness of each 3. Calculate weighted estimate 4. Recommend reserve: estimate plus contingency (typically 10–20%) 5. Identify areas needing further investigation OUTPUT FORMAT: JSON object with: loss_estimates (array), variance_analysis, weighted_estimate, reserve_recommendation, contingency_percent, needed_clarifications Flag unusually high/low estimates.
Why it works
Multiple sources improve reliability; documented rationale enables reserve adjustment.
Watch out for
Estimates depend on visual inspection that may not account for hidden damage.
Used by
Finance TeamsData Analysts