Almost every insurance company is having its own deadline within which you have to inform about your loss. These can vary between 7-15 days so make sure you do it as soon as possible. Some companies even let you do with an email or SMS. Before you file for a claim, you will have to lodge an FIR and the copy of which you need to submit with insurance company. Apart from FIR report, the other documents which you need to submit are-

• Fire brigade report
• Medical Officer’s Certificate for death or disability
• Investigation report by police
• Suppliers original invoice for replacement
• Invoice of owned articles, if any
• Repair estimates
• Court summons

Note: This is an indicative list and you may be asked to submit other documents at the time of claim settlement.