PRACTICAL GUIDE
Documents to prepare after a loss
The exact list depends on the incident, but several types of evidence are commonly required.
Step by step
- Evidence of the incident.
- Photographs and a list of damage.
- Receipts and cost estimates.
- Proof of ownership where relevant.
- An official report where the circumstances require one.
How to use this guide
This checklist helps you review your own documents. It does not assume that any product is better or that a particular event is covered.
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