If you need to make an insurance claim of any kind, it can be hard to know where to start. Between gathering documents and filling out forms, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Thankfully, when you make a claim with us you don’t need to worry about drowning in a pile of paperwork.
Our focus is on taking the stress and effort off your hands so you can focus on what really matters. This means less time ticking boxes and signing dotted lines, and more time focusing on friends and family and doing the things that make you happy.
What is the minimum paperwork generally required to make a claim?
Making a successful income protection insurance claim is all about preparation. Once your insurer has been notified of your intent to make a claim, you should be sent some forms for completion.
Documentation to be completed may include:
- A salary continuance report
- A statement from your GP (where sickness or injury applies)
- A tax file number (TFN) declaration form
- A claim form
- An income replacement employer report
- Leave and pay history for the previous 12 month period
- Certified proof of age (driver’s licence, birth certificate or passport)
However, the above should only be taken as a general guide. Some claims will require less paperwork, while others may require additional forms. When it comes to claims each case is unique, which is why it helps to engage the experts at Life Matters Claims to navigate the process with greater ease and avoid delays.
Where should I start with my insurance claim?
If you’re unfamiliar with insurance claim paperwork and the insurance claim process in general, there are a few steps that you will have to take but you don’t have to do it alone. Life Matters Claims will be with you every step of the way regardless of the type of claim being made.
1. Gather appropriate information
If you would like to claim income protection, this could include your tax file number (TFN) and any documents that outline your reasons for making your claim, for example statements from your GP or healthcare professional. Similarly, total and permanent disability claims may require reports that outline any relevant medical history.
2. Obtain a claim form
Claim forms can be acquired either by contacting your insurer directly, or sometimes by downloading them from the company’s website. If you are thinking to yourself: how do I fill out an insurance claim form? We’re more than happy to help.
3. Contact the team at Life Matters Claims
Our commitment is to make the claims process as seamless and cost effective as possible. That is why we’re on board from the beginning, to assist in all steps from lodging your claim to receiving the final outcome, as well as lodging a second claim on your behalf if need be.
How does Life Matters Claims make my claim process easier?
The process of filing an insurance claim can be extremely difficult to navigate. That is why we are here to help you with each and every step along the way, from filing paperwork to liaising directly with your insurer to secure the most desirable outcome for you and your loved ones.
At the end of the day, our goal at Life Matters Claims is to support you through the claims experience in your time of need. To do so, we use over 15 years’ experience in the insurance industry to tackle each claim with the attention it deserves.
What types of insurance claims can Life Matters Claims help me with?
Our focus and strength in the insurance industry is dealing with claims in:
- Income Protection
- Total and Permanent Disability
- Trauma and Terminal Illness claims.
Ready to start your insurance claim process with Life Matters Claims? Contact us today.