Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an asset estimate comprises presenting an initial input request for gathering asset information, receiving responses to the input request, using machine logic to automatically select one of a plurality of asset information gathering data acquisition modes based on the responses, automatically presenting the selected asset information gathering data acquisition mode and generating an asset estimate based at least in part upon asset information acquired using the selected asset information gathering data acquisition mode.

Abstract: An insurance claim handling system facilitates preparation of an insurance claim. In one implementation, the system facilitates multiple participants owning an insurance claim file, allowing the multiple participants to concurrently modify portions of the insurance claim file. In one implementation, the system facilitates the assignment of multiple tasks to different participants of a single vendor and/or automatically generates task assignments.