| Health Insurance | Planned admission: at least 48 hours before admission. Emergency admission: preferably within 24 hours of hospitalization. | Carry health card, ID proof, doctor advice, admission note and medical papers. Use official network hospital list if you want to attempt cashless treatment. |
| Motor Insurance | Immediately after accident, damage or theft. | Do not start repairs before survey approval unless emergency towing or safety is involved. Keep photos, RC, driving licence, policy copy and FIR where applicable. |
| Fire & Burglary | Immediately after discovering the loss. | Inform insurer before disposal, cleanup or stock movement as far as possible. Keep photos, police/fire report, stock statement and purchase proof ready. |
| Travel Insurance | Immediately during medical emergency, baggage loss or travel disruption. | For overseas medical claims, contact the assistance helpline before major treatment whenever possible. Keep passport, boarding pass, bills and incident proof. |
| Marine / Transit | Immediately after damage, shortage or non-delivery is noticed. | Keep LR/GR, invoice, delivery remarks, survey request, photos and transporter certificate. |
| Personal Accident | Preferably within 24 hours of accident, hospitalization or death. | Keep FIR/MLC when relevant, hospital papers, disability certificate or death papers. |
| Life / Term Insurance | Nominee should intimate as soon as possible after death. | Keep death certificate, policy copy, nominee KYC, bank details and hospital or accidental-death papers. |