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Claims guidance

When something happens,
find the right next step.

If anyone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services first. When it’s safe, use your insurer’s reporting instructions to start a claim.

Find the claims route
An agent and visitor discussing a question at the office
Your insurer’s reporting instructions are the place to start.

What is this about?

Choose a
claims question.

For a vehicle-related loss

Look for the claims contact on your insurer’s policy documents, app or official website.

Useful to have ready

  • Your policy details
  • The basic date and location
  • The claim reference, if one already exists
YOUR INSURER

Reports, reviews
and claim decisions.

The insurer’s claims team reviews what happened and how the policy terms apply. They manage the reporting process and explain their next steps.

YOUR AVENUE OFFICE

Help finding
the right contact.

If you’re unsure where to begin or which policy to ask about, we can help you locate the appropriate insurer contact.

Ask the office a question

A few claims questions.

Does this page report a claim?

Use your insurer’s official claims channel to report a loss. The guidance here helps you find the right route.

Can the office confirm that a loss is covered?

Your insurer reviews the event and the policy terms. Ask the claims team to explain how the policy applies.

I already have a claim reference. What next?

Use the contact or claim-status route your insurer provided. Keep the claim reference ready so they can locate the right file.