Whether minor or serious, handling a road accident properly is crucial for your safety and for a smooth insurance claims process.
Please follow the guidance below depending on the type and severity of the accident.
Example:
Action to take:
Report the accident to the nearest Police station within 1 hour and present your driver’s license.
Obtain a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) and an Occurrence Book (OB) number-both are required for claim submission.
Filling the Agreed Statement of Facts (ASF) Form
The Agreed Statement of Facts (ASF) is a standard procedure used for minor road traffic accidents involving two vehicles, where both drivers agree on the circumstances of the incident and no injuries are involved.
Switch on hazard lights. Place the emergency warning triangle on the road to alert other drivers.
After completing Police or ASF procedures:
Note: Towing is not available for:
Towing Hotline: 86100 (Koukou Towing)
At the garage:
Inform our Office or your accredited agent/Intermediary by telephone/email as soon as possible, within 5 days of the accident
In case if you need any support following an accident, you may directly contact us via email or telephone or you may contact your accredited agent/salesperson or intermediary
Email id for Contact:
niassurance@niamauritius.com
Landline: 2081442
Head of Claims: 5780 1545
Branch Manager: 5893 1135
✔ Hazard lights & warning triangle placed
✔ Scene marked with chalk
✔ Police contacted (if required)
✔ ASF completed (if applicable)
✔ Vehicle moved/towed
✔ Garage estimate obtained
✔ Accident reported within 5 days
✔ Documents submitted within 15 days
✔ Excess paid (if applicable)
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Tel: +230 208 1442
Email: niassurance@niamauritius.com
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