Anthem - AI Powered Insurance Claims Automation for Faster Processing

Rishad Al Islam

4 min read
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System Overview

What it is: Anthem developed a custom AI model to streamline insurance claim handling by automatically processing and flagging claims for review. The system reduces manual workload for adjusters, accelerates claim resolution, and improves overall accuracy in processing.

Core capabilities

  • AI-driven claims intake and classification
  • Automated flagging of suspicious or high-risk claims
  • Real-time policy validation and eligibility checks
  • Integration with claims management and fraud detection systems
  • Reduction of manual review workload for adjusters
  • Dashboards for monitoring claim flow and exceptions
  • Continuous model improvement from historical claims data

Business problems solved

  • Long delays in traditional insurance claims review
  • High costs from manual processing workloads
  • Inconsistent accuracy and human error in claim handling
  • Fraudulent claims slipping through manual checks
  • Difficulty scaling claim operations during peak demand

Industries served

Insurance, financial services, health insurance, InsurTech.

Actor Identification

  • Primary actor: Policyholder submitting an insurance claim.
  • Secondary actors: Anthem’s AI claims model, claims management system, human claims adjusters, fraud detection tools, compliance officers.

Actor Goals

  • Policyholder: Get claims processed quickly and accurately.
  • Claims Adjuster: Focus on complex cases while AI handles routine ones.
  • AI Model: Process claims, validate details, and flag anomalies.
  • Claims System: Maintain structured, compliant records of all claims.

Context and Preconditions

  • AI model trained on Anthem’s historical claims data
  • Claims management system integrated with AI engine
  • Fraud detection logic embedded into AI workflows
  • Escalation rules defined for suspicious or complex claims
  • Compliance approvals for AI-driven claims processing

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Basic Flow (Successful Scenario)

  • Policyholder submits a new claim via Anthem’s portal.
  • AI model processes the claim and validates policy coverage.
  • Routine claims are approved and processed automatically.
  • High-risk or suspicious claims are flagged for manual review.
  • Claims system logs outcomes, and adjusters receive flagged cases.
  • Feedback loop retrains AI model for improved accuracy.

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Alternate Flows

  • A1: Suspicious claim escalated: If AI flags a claim as potentially fraudulent, it is routed to adjusters for deeper review.
  • A2: Missing documentation: If required documents are missing, AI prompts claimant for resubmission.
  • A3: System downtime: If claims platform is unavailable, AI queues claims until restored.
  • A4: False positive flag: If AI incorrectly flags a valid claim, adjusters resolve it and system retrains to improve.

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