Making a car insurance claim in South Africa.
- valid ID such as a passport.
- contact details including proof of South African address.
- proof of the car's existence (e.g., registration number)
- South African ID number.
- customs papers if you imported the car to South Africa.
How long does a car insurance claim take to settle in South Africa?
The easiest cases will take between one to two weeks to resolve.
What are the stages of an insurance claim?
The most an insurance company should take to investigate liability should be 60 days. A personal injury attorney should push them to admit liability as soon as possible based on their client's facts of loss as well as pictures of the vehicles. You can of course also push for liability with a police report or witnesses.