A form supplied by the insurance company that must be completed by the insured party to report a claim in terms of the policy. Completing a claim form after a car accident or hijacking can be a very unpleasant experience. Being prepared in advance will make your life much easier when you have to complete a claim form. Keep all your insurance information in a save place.

Complete your claim form as soon as possible after the accident or loss. If your car has been stolen most insurance companies will stipulate that you must report this to the police within 24 hours. If you are involved in an accident, advise the police as well, it will be in your own best interest to have a police report to support your claim. If you deal through an insurance agent inform him of the loss.

Complete the claim form in detail. Most people hate to complete forms but if you do not complete the form properly your claim will be delayed or not paid at all. A motor accident claim form has a lot of details such as your personal details, that of the driver when the accident took place, details of passengers, damage to third party cars and injuries, details of any witnesses, full details of the accident as well as a sketch.

The claim form must be signed by the insured party before submission. Claim forms are available on the internet on your insurer’s web site, or request one from your insurance agent/broker or the company.