23/11/2023
A. Today we talk about Claims-
A claim is a request by the policyholder to an insurance company for coverage or compensation for a covered loss.
We start with the claims process.
In the event of an accident do the following,
1)Take photos of the accident scene
2)Call the police (Boda boda guys hawakosi number ya the nearest police station)
3) Call your insurers or Intermediary and notify them.
The following day Report formally to the insurance company
B. Move your vehicle to the garage/ Move your vehicle to the insurers Assessment center
Support documents
C. Fill a claim form
D. Police abstract
E. Drivers License
F. Scene Photos (Not a must but they are very important)
The claims Analyst will analyze the claim and give a go ahead by either appointing and assessor or subjecting the claim to investigations (All Total theft claims are subjected to Investigations)
Once the vehicle has been assessed the assessor will wait for the garage repair estimates to compile his final report.
Once ready the report will be sent to the insurers for consideration and approvals (Some external assessors have the authority to approve small claims) Small claims is relative differs from one insurer to another.
After the internal approval process the insurer will issue a repair authority to the garage to go on with repairs at an agreed amount.
The garage is given timelines by the assessor depending on the amount of work, availability of parts and other factors.
After repairs are completed, The assessor will reinspect the motor vehicle and a Release letter will be issued.
Take your motor vehicle and leave and thank your insurance/ intermediay.