The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said it is reaching out to government agencies, local government units and its members as it begins the process of identifying those with claims in the aftermath of Typhoon Carina and the effects of the southwest monsoon.
“We are urging those that are affected to promptly report the damage as this will help the GSIS process claims more efficiently. We thank our members and pensioners for trusting the GSIS in protecting them,” GSIS president and general manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso said.
“The GSIS is ready to assist policyholders by swiftly processing claims and compensating for covered damages after appropriate evaluation,” Veloso said.
“Filing your claim is the crucial first step towards recovery. Document the damage with photos or videos to facilitate a smoother claim process,” he said.
The GSIS said it is encouraging those insured by the system to document property and vehicle damage with photos or videos and keep records of emergency repairs.
It asked vehicle owners not to start flooded engines and, to disconnect batteries. Claimants should not dispose of the damaged items without the approval of insurance adjuster, it said.
The GSIS said that for non-motor claims, required documents include a notice of loss, floor plan or building plan, a bill of materials signed by a licensed professional, labeled photos of the damaged property, acquisition documents and an inventory of affected items.
Motor car claims require a notice of loss, vehicle registration, driver’s license, incident report or affidavit, repair estimates, photos of the damaged vehicle, latest official receipt (OR) of registration, OR of the driver’s license (if the vehicle was driven at the time of the flooding) and a trip ticket or property acknowledgement receipt for government vehicles, if applicable.
