System Parameters - Creating Insurance Peril Types
This article is part of the System Parameters section.
Insurance Peril Types are used in the Insurance Claims process. See: Insurance - The Claims Process. It refers to the specific cause of loss or damage that is covered or excluded by an insurance policy.
To access the Insurance Peril Types settings:
- Select System from the toolbar.
- From the dropdown, select System Parameter.
- Finally, select Insurance Peril Types.
This will open the Peril Types window, where you can add new types, amend existing types or delete types, as required.
To add a new type:
- Click Add New.

- This will add a new line to the grid.

- To edit the name, double click into the Description field and enter an appropriate name.
- Click Save.
If you no longer require a type, highlight it in the grid and click
Delete.

You can't delete a Peril Type that is in use by an insurance claim.
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