Burglary & Home Insurance: How to Report Damage Correctly
Especially during the darker months, the risk of burglaries increases. If you become a victim of a break-in, you must correctly inform your home insurance company to ensure a quick and complete settlement. Errors in reporting the claim can delay or jeopardize payment. Risk-BOT and Roland support you digitally and personally to ensure your claim is processed successfully.
Step-by-step: Reporting damage in case of burglary or theft
1. Notify the police.
Report the break-in immediately and have a police report drawn up. This document is crucial for your insurance claim.
2. Document the damage
Take photos of damaged doors, windows, and stolen items
Keep a detailed list of all destroyed or stolen items.
3. Submit complete documentation
Police report
Inventory list
Purchase receipts / invoices
: Please submit the documents promptly to avoid delays.
4. Support from Risk-BOT & Roland
AI-supported initial assessment : Opportunity analysis and procedure
Completeness check : Avoiding typical errors
Personal consultation : Help with questions or rejection by the insurance company.
Typical problems & pitfalls
Incomplete inventory list: Insurance companies require a detailed breakdown.
Late notification: Observe the deadlines in the policy.
Coverage gaps: Check whether burglary, theft, and vandalism are covered.
Tip: Complete documentation and prompt notification increase the chances of a quick resolution.
Help with disputes with the insurance company
If the insurance company rejects the claim or a dispute arises, Risk-BOT offers specialized advice :
A combination of AI analysis and Roland's 20 years of experience
Official contact point: Insurance Ombudsman https://www.versicherungsombudsmann.de/
Summary & Recommendations
Notify the police immediately
Document damage & create inventory list
Submit complete documentation to the insurance company
Use support from Risk-BOT & Roland
In case of conflict, contact the ombudsman
📢 Time is money! Create a ticket now, document the damage and secure your claims legally – take no risks.