CRU EM

Enabling digital communication between insurers and the DWP

A unique workflow solution enabling insurers to electronically submit and receive messages to and from the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP).

The CRU Electronic Messaging service (CRU EM) allows a two-way electronic dialogue between the compensator and CRU and covers the end-to-end CRU process and the lifespan of an open claim.
CRIF developed and implemented the CRU EM service in 2004, working closely with the DWP to create automated messaging between the compensator and CRU and to facilitate electronic data exchange on certificates and compensation information.

Integrated with CACHE PI, the CACHE CRU EM service provides front-end validation, preventing the need to rework details, and results in a significant reduction in paper rejections from the CRU. There is an instant audit trail of exchanged messages, and online management reports can be generated for workflow and billing. Continually updated to reflect government legislative changes, the service also delivers improved security, supports better data integrity and is IS0 27001 and IS0 9001 certified.

Covered industries

Insurance

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What is the Compensation Recovery Unit?

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) works with compensators, solicitors and customers to recover amounts of social security benefits paid as a result of an accident, injury or disease, where a compensation payment has been made. CRU also recovers costs incurred by NHS hospitals and Ambulance Trusts for treatment from injuries from Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Personal Injury (PI) claims.

What makes CRU EM unique?

CRIF is the only supplier in the market that offers a full, end to end Electronic Messaging to DWP CRU and to CRU in Northern Ireland. The electronic exchange includes the submission of CRU1, CRU4 and CRU102 forms, certificates, reminders and diarising facilities. During our recent customer satisfaction survey, 94% of users said that the service meets their needs very well and over 74% rated the ease of navigation of the system and the overall user experience as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.

Client success journeys

"Zurich has worked with CRIF to create a smooth digital journey, specifically through its CRU Electronic Messaging (CRU EM) service. As the only fully end-to-end electronic messaging to the Department of Work and Pensions, the service allows for a two-way exchange that includes document submission, reminders and diarizing facilities of any open claim, speeding up the claims fraud process. At Zurich, we’re committed to offering our customers the most comprehensive, streamlined services possible, and our partnership with CRIF over the last twenty years has played an important role in helping us achieve this. We look forward to continuing to work closely with CRIF and building on our existing relationship, in order to provide our customers with a first-rate service that meets all their insurance needs.”
Scott Clayton, Head of Claims Fraud, Zurich

"We have had a long-standing relationship with CRIF as early adopters of the CRU EM service within our Personal Injury department, having used the service since 2005. Thank you CRIF and congratulations on this milestone!”
Rebecca Sparey, Supplier Manager, LV= General Insurance

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