After property damage, prioritize safety, stop additional loss where safely possible, notify the insurer promptly and create a dated evidence file. Photograph the source and extent of damage before cleanup, keep emergency-repair receipts, obtain written instructions and do not discard damaged items or start permanent work until claim requirements are clear.
What should happen immediately?
- move people away from danger;
- contact emergency services where needed;
- isolate electricity, water or gas only when safe;
- take reasonable steps to reduce further damage;
- notify the juristic person, manager or landlord where relevant;
- record the date, time and people present.
How should the insurer be notified?
Use the notice channel and deadline stated in the policy. Record the claim number, representative and every instruction.
- policyholder and policy number;
- property and incident location;
- date and cause if known;
- emergency action already taken;
- contact details and access arrangements;
- request for written next steps.
Which evidence should be preserved?
- wide and close photographs;
- video showing the affected areas;
- damaged-item inventory;
- purchase, repair and maintenance records;
- official or building incident reports;
- weather, police or fire records where applicable;
- emergency invoices and payment evidence.
What emergency work is reasonable?
Temporary work may be needed to prevent more damage, such as stopping a leak, boarding an opening or drying wet areas. Keep the work limited, documented and consistent with insurer instructions.
How should repair quotations be compared?
- same repair scope and materials;
- damage removal and disposal;
- drying, testing and hidden-damage allowances;
- labour, tax and access charges;
- completion time and warranty;
- excluded items and optional upgrades.
What changes for a condominium?
Notify the juristic person and identify whether the loss involves common property, the unit interior, another unit or a shared system. Request the building policy summary and claim contact without assuming it replaces the owner's coverage.
How should a settlement be reviewed?
- covered cause of loss;
- insured property and limits;
- deductible and depreciation treatment;
- excluded work or items;
- payment conditions;
- rights to dispute or supplement the claim.
What if the claim is delayed or disputed?
Request the insurer's position and policy basis in writing. Keep a communication log and submit missing evidence through traceable channels. The Office of Insurance Commission provides regulatory and complaint information.
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Find insurance and repair supportFrequently asked questions
What should a property owner do first after damage?
Protect people from immediate danger, prevent further damage where safely possible, notify the insurer promptly and preserve photographs, video, receipts and damaged items unless the insurer authorizes disposal.
Should repairs begin before the insurer inspects?
Emergency work may be necessary to prevent additional loss, but permanent repairs should not begin until the policyholder has followed the insurer's notification and evidence requirements.
Does condo building insurance cover everything inside a unit?
No. Building or juristic-person insurance and the owner's own policy can cover different property and liabilities. Confirm the boundary, exclusions and deductibles in both policies.
What documents support a claim?
Common evidence includes the policy, incident report, photographs, repair quotations, purchase records, inventory, official reports and proof of emergency expenses.
What if the insurer disputes the claim?
Request the decision and policy basis in writing, preserve the complete file and use the insurer's complaint process or the Office of Insurance Commission as appropriate.
Sources & References
- Office of Insurance Commission
- Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Office of the Consumer Protection Board
- Royal Thai Government Gazette
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