There are three steps to help you make a claim:
- Call your insurer or broker as soon as you discover a problem. They often have a free emergency helpline.
- Give brief details of the claim and request a claim form.
- Depending on the type of claim, your insurer or broker will give you advice on what to do next.
What are the stages of a car insurance claim?
If your claim is limited to property damage or minor injury it should be resolved in 4 or 5 months, or less.
How long does a car insurance claim take Ireland?
How long this will take depends on the payout amount and circumstances. A cut and dry case where the only damage is cosmetic is likely to be solved within a week or so. However, if it is particularly complicated, with multiple considerations and two written-off cars, it could easily go on longer than that.
How long does it take for a car insurance claim to go through?
They will consider the damages to the vehicle, as well as the cause of the accident. Once they have collected all the information they need, they will either accept or deny your claim. If they accept the claim, they will provide you with a check based on the type of insurance you have and the value of the damages.