181-A, Sindhi Muslim Co-operative Housing Society, Karachi – Pakistan
Some Important points to be kept in mind in the event of loss or damage indemnifiable under an insurance policy:
Loss or damage should be reported to company immediately.
On receipt of claim intimation, the company will appoint Govt. Licensed Surveyor to investigate / assess the loss.
The claimant should extend full co-operation to the surveyors and provide all requisite details / documents as required the surveyors.
On agreement of the loss amount an acceptance letter obtained and the survey report is issued.
In case the loss is not established, it would for the insured to prove that the loss or damage had occurred due to the peril in insured.
On finalization of the survey report, the claim settled.
Claim Reporting Procedure:
Fire:
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
All possible steps / measures be taken to mitigate / minimize the loss
The Fire Brigade should be timely called.
FIR may be lodged with the nearest Police Station
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Marine Import :
If a loss/damage is suspected before taking delivery of the consignment at the Port of discharge, the Local Shipping Agents as well as Insurers should be informed immediately to arrange a joint Survey of the consignment.
All possible steps/measures be taken to mitigate/minimize the loss.
The claimant should extend their full Co-operation to the Surveyors by providing Copies of Bill of lading- Shipping invoice- packing list- Bill of entry to the attending Surveyors immediately to record their findings.
If shortages are caused due to Short Supply or wrong Supply, the insured should immediately take up the matter with their Suppliers.
Insured to submit claim bill.
Letter of Subrogation where necessary./p>
Motor-Own Damage:
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed motor Accident Report Form
Estimate of repairs
Police report in cases involving death and bodily injury
Police report in cases involving death and bodily injury
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Satisfaction Note/Discharge Voucher to facilitate settlement
Motor Theft:
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
IslamabadCompleted Motor Theft Claim Form.
Original Vehicle License/Sworn Affidavit
Purchase Receipt/ Performa Invoice
Ignition/Boot Keys
Police Reports (Interim and Final)
Motor Insurance Certificate
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Discharge Voucher
Burglary :
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed Burglary Claim Form
Purchase Receipts of stolen items
Police Report
Internal Investigation Report
Statement of Claims
Estimate of repairs for damaged doors, etc
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Discharge Voucher
Group Personal accident / Workman's Compensation :
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed Claim Form
Excused Duty Certificates
Discharge Certificates
Medical Report
Death Certificate
Medical Expenses
Pay Slips for 3 months immediately preceding the accident
Motor Third Party :
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed Motor Accident Report Form
Estimate of Repairs
Evidence of Existence of Insurance Cover (Insurance Certificate)
Statement of Claims, Medical Expenses, Loss of Use
Death Certificate/Medical Report (if applicable)
Power of Attorney
Police Report in Cases of death or bodily injury
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Discharge Voucher
Public Liability :
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed Claim Form
Estimate of Repairs, if property
Purchase of Receipt
Statement of Claims
Medical Report/Death Certificate
Police Report
Medical Expenses
Power of Attorney
Tax Clearance Certificate
Write of Summons
Correspondence from Solicitors
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Discharge Voucher
Fidelity Guaratee :
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed Claim Form
Internal Investigation Report
Accounting Records to prove loss
Police Report
Names of Guarantors/Referees
Terminal Benefits
Court Proceedings
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Discharge Voucher
Money :
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed Claim Form
Police Report
Statement of Claims
Accounting Records in support of claim
Internal Investigation Report
Estimate/Purchase Receipts of sale(s), if covered
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Discharge Voucher
Goods In Transit
The Loss or damage should be reported to the company immediately
Completed Claim Form
Location and status of salvage
Particulars of driver
Particulars of conveying/transit vehicle
Delivery Way Bills
Police Report
Internal Investigation Report
To extend full co-operation and assistance to the surveyor appointed by the company for expeditious settlement of claim.
Discharge Voucher