Definition of "Claim"

Notification to an insurance company that payment of an amount is due under the terms of the policy. A claim is a demand by a person or business who is seeking to recover for a loss. A claim may be made against an individual. A claim may also be made against an insurance company, when an insured asks the insurance company to pay for a loss that may be covered by an insurance policy.

Notice to an insurer that under the terms of a policy, a loss maybe covered.