How To Win Your Insurance Claim

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How to win your insurance claimGet the best possible insurance claim

How to win your insurance claimGet the best possible insurance claim

These days we know that insurance companies aren't so happy to pay out on your claims, so you need to make sure that before you put in a claim, you dot the I's and cross the T's.


Here is a list of things that you should consider when putting in your insurance claim.

1. Check your insurance policy

You need to make sure that you are covered for the claim that you are about to make. Check the fine print and then check it again. You will find that there are clauses and loopholes that will stop them from paying out, so make sure that you are covered before going through the rigmarole of claiming only to be told, that you don't have a case.


2. Stick to the rules

The last thing your insurance company wants is for you to submit your claim in your way. If they want you to ring to start the ball rolling on the claim, then ring them. If they want you to fill in a 10 page document, then fill in the 10 page document. Start the process off in the right way and they are more likely to listen to your problem.

3. Don't bend the truth

Insurance companies know when you are lying ‐ it is their job to spot and so are extremely vigilant. Even what you see as a simple exaggeration, can land you in hot water, so don't be tempted to lie by adding your computer to the list. Even if just a small part of the claim is false, then the whole claims can be rejected.


4. Information overload

Provide as much information as possible to ensure that your claim is taken seriously. Insurers like to have as much information as possible, mainly because they are looking for reasons to reject the claim, so be precise and helpful.

5. Keep in touch

Keep in touch with your insurance company, as they will be doing all that they can to drag their feet as delaying payments, boosts their profits. With this in mind, make sure that you are chasing your insurer whenever you feel that they are stalling.


6. Money for nothing

Don't expect to make money on your claim. The insurance payout should put you back in the same position that you were in prior to the burglary, fire or flood. It is worth remembering that you will have an excess to pay and therefore could in fact work out worse off.

7. Learn to complain

If you are not happy, then complain. But there is an art to it and you should ask for a copy for their complaints procedure. Follow this as the guild lines have set out and mention that you intend to go to the FOS ‐ Financial Ombudsman Service.


8. Get a professional in

Before you get to number 7, and if you are struggling or the thought of dealing with your insurance company if making you feel as sick as the day the disaster struck, then you should talk to a professional. Loss Assessorswork for you, only you, and help to expedite your claim. An insurance company will employ a loss adjuster, so why shouldn't you have a professional on your side as well.

It is often advantageous to employ a loss assessor if your claim is significantly large. A loss assessor will take a small percentage of the pay out, so it is at their benefit to get you the best possible settlement and they will also take the pressure off you in making the claim.

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