Method and system for selecting items to replace insured items
First Claim
1. A method for replacing insured items using a web-based system including a server and at least one device connected to the server via a network, said method comprising the steps of:
- receiving at the server, from an insurer, specification information about the item to be replaced via the device;
comparing the received item specification information with potential replacement product information pre-stored within the server;
selecting at least one potential replacement product which substantially matches the received item specification information;
downloading item feature information, product accessory information, and a price quote related to the selected potential replacement product;
storing the selected potential replacement options in a database for access by at least one of the insured user and the insurer;
pre-approving by the insurer, at least one of the potential replacement products, whose information was downloaded providing the downloaded item feature information to the insured user; and
prompting the insured user to select at least one replacement item from the downloaded information.
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Abstract
A web-based method for identifying items to replace insured items includes receiving item specification information from at least one of a user, a manufacturer, a distributor, a system administrator, and an authorizing agent, and utilizing a server to compare the received specification information with pre-stored information. The method also includes selecting at least one item which matches the received specification information and downloading information to the user related to the item.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for replacing insured items using a web-based system including a server and at least one device connected to the server via a network, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving at the server, from an insurer, specification information about the item to be replaced via the device;
comparing the received item specification information with potential replacement product information pre-stored within the server;
selecting at least one potential replacement product which substantially matches the received item specification information;
downloading item feature information, product accessory information, and a price quote related to the selected potential replacement product;
storing the selected potential replacement options in a database for access by at least one of the insured user and the insurer;
pre-approving by the insurer, at least one of the potential replacement products, whose information was downloaded providing the downloaded item feature information to the insured user; and
prompting the insured user to select at least one replacement item from the downloaded information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for facilitating selection of an item by an insured user to replace an insured item of the insured user, said system comprising:
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a device; and
a server connected to said device and configured to receive specification information data from an insurer about the item to be replaced via said device, wherein the specification information includes at least one of a feature of the item, an accessory of the item, and a price quote, said server further configured to;
identify stored product information data that substantially matches item specification information data entered into the server;
download potential replacement product information;
store potential replacement product options to a database accessible to at least one of the insured user and the insurer for approval;
prompt the insurer to pre-approve at least one of the potential replacement products whose information was downloaded; and
prompt the insured user to select a replacement item from the downloaded product information. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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