CONTRACTS 365 ADD-ON MODULES

Claims Management

The Contracts 365® Claims Management Module streamlines the process of submitting, managing, and resolving claims—whether or not they originate from formal contracts. Integrated directly into the Contract Ecosystem, the Claims Management module supports a structured, auditable workflow that ensures all claims are reviewed through a formal, traceable process. To reduce risk exposure, foster accountability, and improve visibility across departments.

The Claims Management Module is ideal for contractual disputes including delay claims and non-performance, vendor and subcontractor change order claims, insurance or warranty-related claims, internal claims like employee expense or service disputes, customer complaints or refunds, and government or public works claims requiring formal process control.

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Features

Claim Initiation

Launch new claims quickly, whether starting from scratch or directly within an existing contract record. Pre-configured templates ensure consistency and compliance, while ad hoc entry options provide the flexibility to capture unique situations. This speeds intake while reducing errors from manual, unstructured submissions.

Claim Classification

Classify and organize claims using a configurable taxonomy that fits your business, whether it’s contractual, non-contractual, internal, vendor, or customer. Consistent categorization improves reporting accuracy, trend analysis, and decision-making. By standardizing classification, teams can more easily identify recurring issues and proactively address root causes.

Supplemental Claim Data

Enrich claims with the evidence needed for fast, fair resolution. Attach supporting documents, images, third-party statements, and structured metadata such as dates, amounts, and linked obligations. Having all relevant information in one place reduces back-and-forth requests and strengthens your audit trail.

Workflow Routing

Automatically route claims through multi-stage approval workflows designed to match your business processes. Built-in escalation thresholds ensure urgent or high-value claims are prioritized, while parallel stakeholder review prevents bottlenecks. This keeps claims moving forward without sacrificing thoroughness.

Meeting & Review Scheduling

Plan and manage claim-related meetings without leaving the module. Send calendar invites, capture minutes of meeting (MoM), and assign follow-up tasks directly from the platform. By embedding this functionality, stakeholders can coordinate more efficiently and maintain a documented record of discussions.

Document Management

Centralize all claim documentation in a secure repository with version control and audit history. Generate new documents from templates — such as claim letters or settlement agreements — complete with e-signature support. This ensures every version is accounted for and every change is tracked.

Activity Tracking

Maintain a detailed log of every action taken on a claim, including who performed it and when. This level of transparency supports compliance, simplifies audits, and builds confidence in the integrity of the claims process. With full traceability, nothing falls through the cracks.

Notification Engine

Configure real-time email and in-app alerts for status changes, pending approvals, or SLA breaches. Automated notifications keep stakeholders informed without requiring them to constantly check dashboards. This helps prevent missed deadlines and accelerates decision-making.

Integration with CLM

Seamlessly link claims to related contracts, clauses, milestones, or financial terms for complete context. This integration enables users to see how a claim aligns with contractual obligations, making it easier to assess validity and impact. It also strengthens reporting by connecting operational and contractual data.

Non-Contractual Claims

Manage and track claims that fall outside formal contracts, such as operational issues, insurance cases, or general customer complaints. This flexibility ensures that every type of dispute or request follows a consistent, documented process—regardless of origin.

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Dashboards & Reporting

Claims summary dashboards allow you to track open, closed, and overdue claims. Risk Profile Reports visualize claim frequency, value, and resolution cycle time. Audit trail reports let you download the full history of a claim’s lifecycle with metadata. Plus SLA Compliance Monitoring and Customizable Analytics to build reports by project, claim category, contract owner, claim amount, and more.

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Security & Compliance

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) provides fine-grained permissions for claim visibility, editing, and approvals. Data Encryption and Audit Logs ensure immutable activity logs support internal controls and regulatory compliance. Automated archival and deletion Retention Policies by claim type or jurisdiction. Supports ISO 9001, ISO 27001, SOX, FAR/DFARS, GDPR

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Collaboration Tools

The Claims Module features comment threads on each claim for internal discussions, @mentions and task assignments—as well as optional document markup and co-authoring, and Teams/Slack integration.

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Configurability & Integration

Custom Fields & Forms tailor intake and data capture for specific business logic. Third-Party Integrations connect Contracts 365 with ERP, CRM, SharePoint, and document repositories. RESTful APIs offer bidirectional syncing of claims and contract metadata. And an efficient Template Engine helps you create standard claim letters, rejection notices, settlement agreements.

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Better claim management for greater business value.

  • Faster resolution with automated routing, escalation, and review
  • Mitigates risk with centralized tracking to ensure no claim is ignored or mishandled 
  • All stakeholders have real-time insight into claim status and history
  • Audit ready with full traceability of decisions, documents, and workflows 
  • Contractual linkage ties claims directly to obligations and performance metrics 
  • Faster, more professional handling of claims improves vendor and customer trust 
USE CASES

Ideal for organizations with high contract volumes or dispute risks

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