Things to remember when reporting a property loss or damage claim:

1. Fully completed and signed claim form;
2. Quotes to repair or replace item;
3. Proof of ownership;
4. Damage report where applicable;
5. In some cases you may be requested to keep the damaged goods and give these to your insurers, this is known as salvage;
6. If you repair or reinstate without the correct notification insurers reserve the right to settle the claim;
7. Third-party details if necessary;
8. Photo’s of damage;
9. SAPS case number for theft and malicious damage claims;
10. ITC number and IMEI number for stolen or damaged mobile phones;
11. Valuation certificate for loss of jewellery;

This information is the basic information for a claim to be attended to timeously and additional information may be requested depending on the nature of the claim.

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