Sending and Managing Claim E-mails

The Claims module includes an e-mail feature that supports the automatic or manual creation of e-mails, attachment of files and generated documents, and the tracking of the e-mail history.

 

 

Viewing the E-mail History

All e-mails sent through the system are tracked and linked to the claim from which they were sent.  The E-mails list is available through the Common Screens widget.

 

Click E-mails in the Common Screens widget.  The E-mails list window opens.

 

Click a link in the E-mail column to view the e-mail details.  The E-mail window opens.

 

The first panel displays the selected E-mail template.

 

The Preview panel displays the details for the e-mail.

 

From

The address used as the sending address.

To

Includes all recipient e-mail addresses.

Send Me a Copy

Displays whether or not a copy of the e-mail was sent to the user.

E-mail Subject

The subject line of the e-mail.

E-mail Body

The content of the e-mail.

Documents

Lists all generated documents attached to the e-mail.

Attachments

Lists all other files attached to the e-mail.

 

Click Close to close the e-mail window and return to the e-mail list.  Click Close on the e-mail list to close the window and return to the claim.

 

 

Sending E-mails

Depending on your user rights and the current status of the claim, there may be a selection of e-mail templates available.

 

1.   Click E-mails in the Common Screens widget.  The E-mails window opens.

 

2.   Click Add.  The New E-mail window opens.

 

3.   Complete the necessary information.  Fields marked with a red asterisk * are required.

 

Select the E-mail template.  The Preview panel will populate with the default settings for the e-mail.

 

From

Displays the address to be used as the sending address.  Any replies to the e-mail will go to this address.  This is set in the e-mail template and cannot be changed.

To

Displays the recipients of the e-mail.  If editing is enabled, addresses can be added, edited, or deleted.

Send Me a Copy

Check this box to send a copy of the e-mail to the e-mail address registered in your user account.

E-mail Subject

Displays the subject line of the e-mail.  If editing is enabled, the subject can be edited.

E-mail Body

Displays the body text of the e-mail.  If editing is enabled, the text can be edited.

 

 

The Documents and Attachments fields allow generated documents and files attached to the claim to be included with the e-mail as attachments.  Some documents may be selected by default, according to the e-mail configuration.

 

4.   Click Send to send the e-mail and return to the E-mails list, or click Close to return to the E-mails list without sending the e-mail.

 

All e-mails sent from a claim are logged in the E-mails list.  Click E-mails in the Common Screens widget to view the e-mail history.