- In the event of an accident, the Insured must immediately notify BIDV Insurance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "BIC") by telephone—using the number listed on the Insurance Certificate—to receive instructions on how to handle the incident, or notify the nearest competent authority to have an official report drawn up (where necessary);
- Notify BIC in writing within 05 (five) days of the accident;
- Take all necessary measures to provide medical aid and to prevent or minimize any resulting loss;
- Refrain from admitting liability, agreeing to repair quotes, or reaching compensation agreements with other parties without BIC's consent;
Coordinate with BIC to determine and implement rescue and loss mitigation measures;
Note:
+ If the vehicle owner has purchased the "Choice of Garage" supplementary clause (Endorsement No. 01), the customer has the right to select the repair garage. In other cases, repairs must be approved by BIC; otherwise, the customer may be required to cover the cost difference between their chosen garage and the garage designated by BIC;
+ If the vehicle is repaired at a garage that has a cooperation agreement with BIC, BIC will issue a guarantee of payment up to the insured liability limit once repairs are completed and the vehicle owner has finalized the claim procedures and paid any cost difference (if applicable) exceeding the amount guaranteed by BIC to the repair garage;
- Fully discharge obligations regarding—and preserve BIC’s right of recovery against—third parties; - Complete and submit the claim dossier (as specified below) to BIC.
Claim dossier to be provided by the Insured:
- Motor vehicle insurance certificate, vehicle registration certificate, and technical safety and environmental protection inspection logbook (notarized photocopy or copy with the original presented for BIC staff verification);
- Driver's license of the person operating the vehicle at the time of the accident (copy with the original presented for BIC staff verification);
- Copy of the ID card of the person operating the vehicle at the time of the accident (if civil liability arises);
- Accident notification and claim request from the Insured (download the form from the "Forms" section);
- Copies of the police dossier (if the accident was handled by the police): scene diagram, scene examination report, and examination reports for vehicles involved in the accident; autopsy/forensic examination report (if any); settlement agreement (if any); traffic accident settlement record; investigation conclusion from the investigative police agency; court judgment/decision (if any)...; or a written request for confirmation of the incident from the driver involved in the accident, certified by competent authorities or local government (original copy);
- Documents regarding third-party liability (if applicable);
- Quotations, contracts, and invoices/vouchers related to vehicle recovery, repairs, and other related services;
- Cargo transport contracts and documents establishing the origin and value of the goods (if a third-party liability claim regarding the cargo arises);
- Documents related to bodily injury: medical records and other relevant documentation (if a claim for bodily injury compensation is made);
- Documents regarding the reservation of rights and subrogation to enable BIC to seek recovery from a third party (if the accident involved third-party fault);
- Other relevant documents (if requested by BIC).