Patent ID: 6873958
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for replacing insured items of an insured user using a web-based system including a server and at least one device connected to the server via a network, said method comprising the steps of: receiving at the server, from an insurer, specification information about the item to be replaced via the device; comparing the received item specification information with potential replacement product information pre-stored within the server; selecting at least one potential replacement product which matches the received item specification information; downloading item feature information, product accessory information, and a price quote related to the selected potential replacement product; storing the selected potential replacement options in a database for access by at least one of the insured user and the insurer; approving, by the insurer, at least one of the potential replacement product options, whose information was downloaded; displaying the downloaded information to the insured user via the device; prompting the insured user to select at least one replacement item from the downloaded information.