定损

定損

dìngsǔn

verb

Meanings

1 to assess damage or loss (for insurance claim)
2 damage appraisal

Characters

to fix / determine

Examples

保险公司明天来定损。

Bǎoxiǎn gōngsī míngtiān lái dìngsǔn.

The insurance company is coming to assess the damage tomorrow.

定损金额直接影响赔付。

Dìngsǔn jīn'é zhíjiē yǐngxiǎng péifù.

The assessed damage amount directly affects the payout.

Tips

usage

Flow in a car insurance claim: 出险 (event occurs) → 报案 (report) → 查勘 (inspect) → 定损 (appraise) → 理赔 (settle). The 定损员 writes the 定损单 (damage assessment form) that sets the ceiling for reimbursement.

Stroke Order

定 dìng

损 sǔn