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by Fred Black Team
09 Sep, 2026
Insurance Insights

The Claims Process: What to Do When Disaster Strikes

A claim is the moment insurance proves its worth — and small mistakes made in the first 48 hours can cost you the settlement.

Step one: report to your broker immediately, not weeks later. Step two: document everything — photos, videos, police reports for theft or accidents, medical reports for injuries. Step three: don't admit liability or negotiate with third parties; let the insurer's assessors handle that.

"Report fast, document everything, don't admit liability — the steps that decide whether your claim pays."
Fred Black Insurance Brokers Nairobi, Kenya

Step four: complete claim forms accurately — inconsistencies are the top cause of delays and declines. Step five: keep records of all expenses related to the loss.

When you insure through Fred Black, our claims team manages this entire process with the insurer, follows up relentlessly, and keeps you informed until settlement. That's what having a broker means.

The Claims Process: What to Do When Disaster Strikes
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