Sample letter of insurance claim to the Branch Manager for car accident

It is of paramount importance to insure any sort of vehicle to make up for any financial loss that may occur in future due to any untoward accident. An insurance policy provides that sort of security provided all monthly/quarterly premiums are paid in time without fail. In the event of an accident, say car accident, one can file a claim within a given time period. It is important to keep photograph the accident for documentation as well as file police complaint. Information about the other party must be collected, if possible and if any witness is present, their contact number can also be taken for claim purpose. This is a simple application letter to the Branch Manager for filing an insurance claim. The article addresses the question of properly presenting the request to the concerned person. The letter may be modified according to the situation and preference.

To

The Branch Manager

Insurance Company Name

Branch Name

Insurance Company Address

Sub: Application for insurance claim for car accident

Dear Sir/Madam,

                            With due respect, I would like to inform you that I had opened an insurance policy from your esteemed company on [Date]. The policy number is [policy number] which is fixed for a period of 10 years. All my monthly premiums are cleared till date. 

                           This letter has reference to an unfortunate car accident that I met with on [Date] for which I would like to file an insurance claim. I had bought the car last year on [Date]. The accident took place when another car crashed into my car in front of my home gate as the driver lost control of his car. The details of the driver are given below:

Driver Name               :

Driver Address           :

Driver Contact No      :

                             I have taken photographic evidence of the same and filed a police FIR (first information report). Additional documents are enclosed herewith for your perusal.   

                     

                                 A total of Rs 75,000 has been paid by me for repairing and maintenance of the car. I would hereby formally request you to please look into the matter urgent for smooth claim settlement from your end. You can kindly inform me about any official obligations that need to be further looked into. I will be glad to be of any help. In case, the company requires any other clarification, I can be contacted at [mobile number] or by email [email address].

                                    Kindly acknowledge the receipt of the letter.

                         

          

                                                                                           Yours faithfully,

                                                                                            Your Name

                                                                                            Your Address

Enclosures:

1.      Police FIR

2.      Photographic evidence of accident

3.      Details of both the cars

4.      Estimate of the loss for car repairing