TRAVEL INSURANCE CLAIMS CHECKLIST

Sr No Type of Claim Claims Documents Process
1. Common Mandatory Documents
  • The insurance company's duly filled and signed Claim Form
  • Name and address of the Insured Person in respect of whom the claim is being made
  • Copies of valid KYC documents of the Nominee/claimant, any other regulatory requirements, as amended from time to time
  • Passport and Visa copy with Entry Stamp Overseas and exit Stamp from India (if travel outside India)
  • Original Travel Ticket / Boarding passes or copy of passport with visa entry and exit stamp (wherever applicable)
  • NEFT form and Cancelled cheque stating insured’s / Claimant Indian Bank account details (wherever applicable)
2. Accidental Death Benefit
  • Copy of FIR (First Information Report)/Spot Panchnama/Inquest Panchnama where applicable attested by issuing authorities.
  • Death Certificate attested by issuing/ appropriate authority.
  • Post Mortem Report where applicable- attested by issuing authorities.
  • Original legal heir certificate (in case nomination has not been filed by deceased)
  • Copy of cancelled passport
  • Copy of the death certificate, Clearance from the Indian Consulate. (Also providing details of the place, date, time, and the circumstances and cause of death)
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
3. Permanent Total Disability
  • Written intimation of the claim
  • Investigation reports attested by Appropriate/issuing authorities
  • Photograph of the injured with reflecting disablement
  • FIR / MLC Copy (if MLC is done)/ Spot Panchnama where applicable- Attested by issuing authority
  • Disability Certificate from appropriate Government Authority Medical Certificate from treating Doctor attested by issuing authority
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
4. Permanent Partial Disability
  • Photograph of the injured with reflecting disablement
  • FIR / MLC Copy (if MLC is done) / Spot Panchnama-where applicable- Attested by issuing authority
  • Disability Certificate from appropriate Government Authority Medical Certificate from treating Doctor stating the degree of disability/"complete rest"
  • Leave certificate from the employer
  • Medical reports, case histories, investigation reports, treatment papers as applicable
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
5A. Medical Expenses Reimbursement(Cashless Treatment While Abroad)
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge condition etc.)
  • All the test reports
  • Discharge Summary
  • Prescription from the doctor
  • Name, address, contact no, fax no, e-mail id of the Local Medical Officer (LMO)/ Family physician in India
  • Invoices (itemized) and Money receipts in original for the amount claimed(All above documents will be provided by the Hospital directly to the Assistance company. Insured needs to settle only deductible)
  • Insured can call TPA/Assistance Company on the Toll Free number printed on the certificate and seek support during Hospital Admission
  • Insured should register the claim with the same TPA/Assistance company providing Travel insurance certificate details
5B. Medical Expenses Reimbursement(Reimbursement Treatment While Abroad / or on return to India)
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge condition etc.)
  • All the test reports
  • Discharge Summary
  • Prescription from the doctor
  • Name, address, contact no, fax no, e-mail id of the Local Medical Officer (LMO)/ Family physician in India
  • Invoices (itemized) and Money receipts in original for the amount claimed
  • Insured should remember to collect receipts/invoices for all payments made for treatment abroad
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
6. Day Care Treatment Cover
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge condition etc.)
  • All the test reports
  • Discharge Summary
  • Prescription from the doctor
  • Name, address, contact no, fax no, e-mail id of the Local Medical Officer (LMO)/ Family physician in India
  • Invoices (itemized) and Money receipts in original for the amount claimed
  • Insured should remember to collect receipts/invoices for all payments made for treatment abroad
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
7. Hospital Daily Allowance
  • Copy of the Discharge Summary
  • Copy of First Information Report (FIR) /MedicoLegal certificate (MLC)(if MLC is done)-where applicable- Attested by issuing authority
  • Bill / invoice and payment receipts
  • Insured should remember to collect receipts/invoices for all payments made for treatment abroad
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
8. Compassionate Visit
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge summary etc.)
  • Certificate from the Treating Medical Officer mentioning the need for a companion (If no adult member from the family is available)
  • Travel Details: Original Air Ticket, Boarding passes and copy of passport with visa entry and exit stamp of Insured Person’s Immediate Relative
  • Proof of the immediate relative such as Ration Card
  • Money receipt in original for the amount claimed
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
9. Emergency Visit
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge summary etc.)
  • Death Certificate attested by issuing/ appropriate authority (in case of death)
  • Proof of the immediate relative such as Ration Card
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
10. Ambulance and Emergency Transportation
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge summary etc.)
  • FIR / MLC Copy (if MLC is done) / Spot Panchnama-where applicable- Attested by issuing authority
  • Original invoice and payment receipt
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
11. Evacuation (Medical & Catastrophe)
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge summary etc.)
  • All the test reports
  • Investigation reports attested by Appropriate/issuing authorities
  • FIR / MLC Copy (if MLC is done) / Spot Panchnama-where applicable- Attested by issuing authority
  • Treating Doctor’s consultation indicating need
  • Original invoice and payment receipt
  • Insured /Insured’s Family can call TPA/Assistance Company on the Toll Free number printed on the certificate and seek support during Hospital Admission
  • Insured should register the claim with the same TPA/Assistance company providing Travel insurance certificate details
12. Repatriation of Mortal Remains
  • Copy of FIR (First Information Report)/Spot Panchnama/Inquest Panchnama-where applicable attested by issuing authorities.
  • Death Certificate attested by issuing/ appropriate authority.
  • Post Mortem Report where applicable- attested by issuing authorities.
  • Original legal heir certificate (in case nomination has not been filed by deceased)
  • Copy of cancelled passport
  • The receipt for expenses incurred towards preparation and packaging of the moral remains of the deceased and also for the transportation of the moral remains of the deceased
  • Insured’s family can call TPA/Assistance Company on the Toll Free number printed on the certificate and seek support during Hospital Admission
  • Insured’s family should register the claim with the same TPA/Assistance company providing Travel insurance certificate details
13. Kidnap/Hijack Cover
  • Police complaint copy
  • Claimant/Nominee details
  • Complete details of all communication received in relation to the Kidnapping or Hijack
  • Approval letter from Crisis Consultant appointed by Us or any government appointed/approved consultant
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
14. OPD Treatment
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge condition etc.)
  • All the test reports
  • Complete details of all communication received in relation to the Kidnapping or Hijack
  • Invoices (itemized) and Money receipts in original for the amount claimed
  • Insured should remember to collect receipts/invoices for all payments made for treatment abroad
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
15. Trip Delay
  • Letter from the airlines stating reason and duration of delay
  • Ticket Itinerary
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
16. Trip Cancellation & Interruption
  • Proof of death or hospitalizing of insured person or of spouse, parents & children. (if applicable)
  • Medical reports and doctors’ statement that the trip is cancelled or interrupted due to medical reasons. (if applicable)
  • Letter from the airlines clearly mentioning the reason of cancelling and interruption of flight (if applicable)
  • Policy Copy (if applicable)
  • Copy of new itinerary in case trip got reschedule along with boarding passes
  • Copies of reimbursement statements issued by the common carrier
  • All original bills and receipts for expenses which got forfeited, non-refundable in nature
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
17. Delay of Checked-in Luggage
  • Copies of correspondence with the Airline authorities/others certifying the delay & actual date and time of delivery of Luggage
  • PIR report (Property Irregularity Report) (to be obtained from the airline authorities)
  • Money receipts in original towards purchase of toiletries, clothing and medication during the delay period
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
18. Loss of Passport
  • Copy of FIR (first information report)/Police Report
  • Receipts related to expenses incurred to obtain a new passport
  • New passport copy or certificate of travel issued
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
19. Personal Legal Liability
  • FIR/Police Report- Sequence of the events leading to Personal Liability
  • Copy of the court award- Notice from the Third party claiming the amount
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
20. Missed Connection
  • Letter from the common carrier stating reason and duration of delay
  • Travel itinerary where you were originally scheduled to travel
  • Money receipt in original towards expenses incurred in respect of additional travel and accommodation expenses.
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
21. Denied Hotel Accommodation
  • Proof against hotel booking Details
  • Letter from Hotel mentioning reason for non-accommodation and compensation received if any
  • Bills/invoices and receipt raised against the accommodation or transportation
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
22. Emergency Return of Immediate Relative
  • Medical Certificate from treating Doctor specifying the minimum days of hospitalization
  • Discharge Summary
  • Original Tickets used for the return travel of the family member
  • Copy of passport of the family member with entry and exit stamp
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
23. Home Insurance Cover
  • Police report.
  • Original receipts for all items claimed. If not available, provide description of items and the date, place and price of purchase.
  • Panchnama.
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days
24. Pre-Existing Diseases (case of life-threatening medical condition)In
  • Medical Records (Presenting complain, diagnosis, treatment given, discharge condition etc.)
  • All the test reports
  • Discharge Summary
  • Prescription from the doctor
  • Insured can call TPA/Assistance Company on the Toll Free number printed on the certificate and seek support during Hospital Admission
  • Insured should register the claim with the same TPA/Assistance company providing Travel insurance certificate details
25. Personal Accident (Common Carrier)
  • Written intimation of the claim
  • Investigation reports attested by Appropriate/issuing authorities
  • Photograph of the injured with reflecting disablement
  • FIR / MLC Copy (if MLC is done)/ Spot Panchnama where applicable- Attested by issuing authority
  • Disability Certificate from appropriate Government Authority Medical Certificate from treating Doctor attested by issuing authority
  • Death Certificate attested by issuing/ appropriate authority (in case of death)
  • Post Mortem Report where applicable- attested by issuing authorities (in case of death)
  • Original legal heir certificate (in case nomination has not been filed by deceased) (in case of death)
  • Copy of cancelled passport (in case of death)
  • Claim Number to be obtained from the Assistance Company (while abroad) or the Insurance Company’s India Call Centre – enter on Travel Claim Form
  • Send all documents to Insurance Company’s Claims Office in India
  • Normal Turn Around Time (TAT) is around 14 working days