In plain English
This means a document setting out expected costs for the claim has reached the insurer or the party handling the claim. It is a status that indicates receipt of that estimate as claim-related information.
In context
Here, it confirms that a cost estimate document for the claim has been received by the insurer or claims handler.
- Situation
- Submitting claims, evidence, estimates, and following claim status
- What it communicates
- confirms that an estimate document has been received for the claim
Meaning limits
It only indicates receipt of the estimate, not any judgment about its contents.
Examples
“The claim stayed at estimate received while the insurer had not yet reviewed the repair quote.”
“After the claims handler got the contractor's quote for the damage, the claim moved to estimate received.”