sinistro aberto
1. An insurance claim that has been reported but not yet settled or closed
The insurance company has several open claims waiting for final assessment.
A companhia de seguros tem vários sinistros abertos aguardando avaliação final.
2. A claim in litigation or dispute that remains unresolved
The contract dispute resulted in an open claim that took two years to resolve.
A disputa contratual resultou em uma reclamação aberta que levou dois anos para ser resolvida.
3. A pending assertion of a right or demand for compensation
Customers with open claims should contact the claims department for updates.
Clientes com reclamações abertas devem entrar em contato com o departamento de sinistros para atualizações.
This term is predominantly used in insurance, legal, and business contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, it is particularly common in the insurance industry ('seguros') and legal proceedings. The concept reflects formal business practices where claims must be formally closed or resolved rather than simply abandoned.
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