{"type":"document","data":{"contentType":"onecms:productPage","flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"description":"Urgent? Call the emergency number. If it's not urgent, easily and quickly make a car insurance claim online using the app or My ING.","robotInstruction":{"noFollow":false,"noIndex":false}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Need help straight away? Call our emergency number, available 24/7.</span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Check below which emergency number is linked to your policy number. </span></span></span></span></span></p><p> </p><table><thead><tr><th><span><span><span>Policynumber starting with a figure? </span></span></span></th><th><span><span><span>Policynumber starting with a letter (ING)? </span></span></span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span> Call our emergency number</span></span></span><span><span><span>: </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong>020 592 9890 </strong><br />24/7 </span></span></span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>available </span></span></span></p></td><td><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span> Call our emergency number</span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>: </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><strong>020 262 1781</strong><br />24/7 </span></span></span></span></span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>available </span></span></span></p><p>You will be connected directly to Allianz Global Assistance. They will make sure you receive assistance as quickly as possible.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>"},"title":"Need help straight away?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Easily make a claim online</p>"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Make insurance claim online","url":"https://mijn.ing.nl/banking/insurances/services?EW=true"}],"title":"Online insurance claims"},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"ING Car Insurance taken out before 27 July 2026"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Did you take out ING Car Insurance before 27 July 2026? If so, your policy number starts with a digit.</p>"}},{"accordionList":[{"richBody":{"value":"<p><strong>What&apos;s covered by comprehensive insurance</strong> <br />Any damage to your vehicle. Need immediate assistance? Nationale-Nederlanden is available 24/7: 088 66 33 444. <br /><br /><strong>Your excess </strong><br />If you have the damage repaired by a Glasgarant or Schadegarant repair shop, you&apos;ll only pay your selected excess amount – so no additional excess. If you choose a different repair shop, you&apos;ll need to pay an additional excess of €150 for windscreen damage. For windscreen replacement and other damage, the additional excess is €400. You&apos;ll pay this excess in addition to the excess amount you selected when you took out your insurance. </p><p><a href=\"http://www.schadegarant.nl/\">www.schadegarant.nl</a></p><p>If you&apos;ve opted for a voluntary excess, you&apos;ll need to pay the repair shop yourself. After your claim has been settled, we&apos;ll contact the third party to claim the damage and any excess. If we manage to fully claim the damage, your claim-free years won&apos;t be affected, and your premium will stay the same. </p><p><strong>What&apos;s covered by legal expenses cover </strong><br />If you report the damage to Nationale-Nederlanden, they&apos;ll forward your claim to DAS Rechtsbijstand. Or call DAS directly at 020 651 87 75 instead. <br /><br /><strong>No comprehensive cover and suffered damage caused by a third party: </strong><br />If you don&apos;t have comprehensive car insurance and ING legal expenses insurance with traffic cover, you can hold the third party&apos;s insurer accountable. You can also send the claim form to us, so we can help settle your claim. </p>"},"title":"We'll review your claim and give you a response within 5 business days."},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><strong>What&apos;s covered by third party cover </strong></p><p>Any damage to a third party if you were responsible for the incident. </p><p>Any damage to your car is only covered if you have comprehensive cover. Need immediate assistance? Nationale-Nederlanden is available 24/7: 088 66 33 444. </p><p><strong>Your excess </strong><br />If you have the damage repaired by a Glasgarant or Schadegarant repair shop, you&apos;ll only pay your selected excess amount – so no additional excess. If you choose a different repair shop, you&apos;ll need to pay an additional excess of €150 for windscreen damage. For windscreen replacement and other damage, the additional excess is €400. You&apos;ll pay this excess in addition to the excess amount you selected when you took out your insurance. </p><p><a href=\"https://www.schadegarant.nl/\">www.schadegarant.nl</a></p><p><strong>How your claim-free years may be affected</strong> <br />If your claim is settled, the discount on your premium may change. You can choose to pay for the damages within 2 years after your claim was settled – this might be cheaper. <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/particulier/verzekeren/autoverzekering/wat-zijn-schadevrije-jaren\">Learn more about claim-free years</a></p>"},"title":"Caused an accident which lead to damage "},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><strong>Damage covered by comprehensive cover</strong><br />For when you accidentally hit an object like a wall, safety barrier or street lamp post. Need immediate assistance? Nationale-Nederlanden is available 24/7: 088 66 33 444. <br /><br /><strong>Your excess </strong><br />f you have the damage repaired by a Glasgarant or Schadegarant repair shop, you&apos;ll only pay your selected excess amount – so no additional excess. If you choose a different repair shop, you&apos;ll need to pay an additional excess of €150 for windscreen damage. For windscreen replacement and other damage, the additional excess is €400. You&apos;ll pay this excess in addition to the excess amount you selected when you took out your insurance.</p><p><strong>Damage covered by your third party cover</strong><br />Any damage to the object you collided with.  Need immediate assistance? Nationale-Nederlanden is available 24/7: 088 66 33 444.  <br /> <br /><strong>How your claim-free years may be affected </strong><br />If your claim is settled, the discount on your premium may change. You can choose to pay for the damages within 2 years after your claim was settled – this might be cheaper. <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/particulier/verzekeren/autoverzekering/wat-zijn-schadevrije-jaren\">Learn more about claim-free years</a></p>"},"title":"Damage after a collision with an object"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><strong>Damage covered by comprehensive cover</strong><br />Any damage to your vehicle. Together, we&apos;ll review if the damage can be brought before the Dutch Motor Traffic Guarantee Fund (Waarborgfonds Motorverkeer). If they settle your claim, your claim-free years and premium won&apos;t be affected. You need to meet a few criteria in order for the Dutch Motor Traffic Guarantee Fund to settle your claim. <a href=\"http://www.schadezonderdader.nl\">www.schadezonderdader.nl</a>. These are the most important criteria: </p><ul><li>Report the damage to the police (online) within 2 weeks. </li><li>A witness who is able to attest the car was undamaged at the time of parking and was only later found to have been damaged after being left in the same spot without having been driven in the meantime. </li><li>The damage must have been caused by another vehicle. </li></ul><p><strong>Your excess</strong><br />If you have the damage repaired by a Glasgarant or Schadegarant repair shop, you&apos;ll only pay your selected excess amount – so no additional excess. If you choose a different repair shop, you&apos;ll need to pay an additional excess of €150 for windscreen damage. For windscreen replacement and other damage, the additional excess is €400. You&apos;ll pay this excess in addition to the excess amount you selected when you took out your insurance. <br /><br /><strong>Not covered</strong>  <br />f you don&apos;t have comprehensive cover, this type of damage is not covered. You&apos;re free to check if your claim qualifies for settlement by the Dutch Motor Traffic Guarantee Fund at <a href=\"http://www.schadezonderdader.nl/\">www.schadezonderdader.nl</a>. Here, you&apos;ll also find an explanation about the Fund&apos;s criteria. If you have ING legal expenses insurance, DAS can help you review whether the Dutch Traffic Guarantee Fund will settle your claim. You can reach them at 020 651 87 75. <br /> </p><p><strong>How your claim-free years may be affected </strong><br />If your claim is settled, the discount on your premium may change. You can choose to pay for the damages within 2 years after your claim was settled – this might be cheaper. <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/particulier/verzekeren/autoverzekering/wat-zijn-schadevrije-jaren\">Learn more about claim-free years</a></p>"},"title":"Damage to your car caused by an unkown perpetrator"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><strong>This type of damage is covered by third party plus and comprehensive cover.</strong><br />Any damage to your car because it was stolen or broken into. Need immediate assistance? Nationale-Nederlanden is available 24/7: 088 66 33 444. Your claim-free years won&apos;t be affected by this insurance claim, and your premium will stay the same. <br /> <br /><strong>Your excess</strong><br />If you have the damage repaired by a Glasgarant or Schadegarant repair shop, you&apos;ll only pay your selected excess amount – so no additional excess. If you choose a different repair shop, you&apos;ll pay an additional excess of €150 for windscreen damage. The additional excess is €400 for windscreen replacement and other damage. You&apos;ll pay this excess on top of the excess amount you selected when you took out your insurance. <br /><br /><strong>Not covered</strong><br />Damage to your car because it was stolen or broken into is not covered by third party cover. </p>"},"title":"Your car was stolen or broken into"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><strong>Damage covered by comprehensive cover </strong><br />Damage caused by vandalism. Need immediate assistance? Nationale-Nederlanden is available 24/7: 088 66 33 444. <br /> <br /><strong>Your excess </strong><br />If you have the damage repaired by a Glasgarant or Schadegarant repair shop, you&apos;ll only pay your selected excess amount – so no additional excess. If you choose a different repair shop, you&apos;ll need to pay an additional excess of €150 for windscreen damage. For windscreen replacement and other damage, the additional excess is €400. You&apos;ll pay this excess in addition to the excess amount you selected when you took out your insurance. <br /><br /><strong>How your claim-free years may be affected </strong><br />If your claim is settled, the discount on your premium may change. You can choose to pay for the damages within 2 years after your claim was settled – this might be cheaper. <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/particulier/verzekeren/autoverzekering/wat-zijn-schadevrije-jaren\">Learn more about claim-free years</a></p>"},"title":"Your car was intentionally damaged by somebody (vandalism)"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><strong>Damage covered by third party plus and comprehensive cover </strong><br />Windscreen damaged is only covered if you have third party plus or comprehensive insurance. <br /><br /><strong>How your claim-free years may be affected </strong><br />If your claim is settled, your claim-free years won&apos;t be affected, and your premium won&apos;t increase. <br /><strong>Tip</strong><strong>:</strong> You can turn to one of our glass repair partners via <a href=\"http://www.glasgarant.nl/\">www.glasgarant.nl</a>. Always bring your green card and policy number. You won&apos;t need to make an insurance claim first – you can contact a Glasgarant repair shop right away. If you choose a different repair shop, you&apos;ll pay an additional excess of €150 for windscreen damage. The additional excess is €400 for windscreen replacement and other damage. You&apos;ll pay this excess on top of the excess amount you selected when you took out your insurance. </p>"},"title":"Windscreen damage to your car"}],"componentType":"accordion"},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"text":"Report a claim","url":"https://mijn.ing.nl/banking/insurances/services?EW=true"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"ING Car Insurance taken out after 26 July 2026"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Did you take out ING Car Insurance after 26 July 2026? Then your policy number starts with a letter.</p>"}},{"accordionList":[{"richBody":{"value":"<table><tbody><tr><td><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Situation</span></span></span></span></td><td><p><strong>Third-party Liability</strong></p></td><td><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Limited Comprehensive Cover</span></span></span></span></strong></p></td><td><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Fully Comprehensive</span></span></span></span> </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Losses caused by a liable third party</span></span></span></span></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Losses caused by fire, blast, explosion or short circuit</span></span></span></span> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> <span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span> </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td></tr><tr><td><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Losses caused by natural disasters and animals</span></span></span></span></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td></tr><tr><td><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Losses caused by theft or burglary</span></span></span></span></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> <span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span> </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td></tr><tr><td><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Windscreen damage</span></span></span></span></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> <span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span> </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span>  </p></td></tr><tr><td><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Losses caused by vandalism or through your own fault</span></span></span></span></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><span class=\"check-mark\">checked </span> </p></td></tr></tbody></table>"},"title":"What exactly is covered?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Are the losses not your fault? In that case, we will do our best to recover the amount from the other party. Do you have Third-Party liability or Limited Comprehensive insurance? In that case, you can make use of Direct Claims Settlement. Simply report the incident to us via My ING and the app. We’ll take care of the rest.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>We will only reimburse under Direct Claims Settlement if:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You use the car for private purposes</span></span></span></li><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>It involves a collision between two motor vehicles</span></span></span></li><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>There are no personal injuries</span></span></span></li><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>The other party’s insurer is known</span></span></span></li><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>The other party is clearly liable (and you can</span></span></span> <span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>demonstrate)</span></span></span></li></ul>"},"title":"Losses caused by someone else? We’ll sort it out."},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Fire, explosion or short circuit</span></span></span></strong><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✔ Only with Limited Comprehensive cover or Fully Comprehensive cover</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✘ No cover for scratches or scuffs</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Natural disasters and animals</span></span></span></strong><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✔ Cover for storms, hail, earthquakes, flooding and collisions with animals</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✘ No cover in the event of freezing or leakage</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Theft or burglary</span></span></span></strong><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✔ Cover for theft, joyriding, fraud, embezzlement and burglary</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✘ No cover if your car was left unlocked, the keys were left inside the car or the alarm system wasn’t working properly</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Windscreen damage</span></span></span></strong><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✔ Cover for broken or cracked windows and glass shards</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✘ No cover for scratches, dents or dirt</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Is it covered? Book an appointment straight away with one of our affiliated windscreen repair shops. You don’t need to call us</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Vandalism or your own fault</span></span></span></strong><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✔ Only with Fully Comprehensive cover</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>✘ No cover for wear and tear or damage not caused by a collision</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"What is and isn’t covered by insurance?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Have you incurred damage? You will just want to get back on the road safely as soon as possible. Good news is: you don’t have to wait for us. Book an appointment straight away with a Tophersteller car repair shop in our network. There’s always one near you. And that way, you can be sure that everything will be sorted out properly.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span> <strong>What are the benefits?</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>No advance payment required. We pay the repair shop directly (except where a voluntary excess applies)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span> Free replacement transport until your vehicle is repaired</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li>Car cleaning included</li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Four-year warranty on the repair</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Rapid assessment by a loss adjuster</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>At the repair shop, you will sign a Deed of Assignment. This means you are giving your consent for them to determine the repair costs and for us to pay that amount directly to them.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Would you prefer to go to your own repair shop?</span></span></span></strong><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>That’s possible, but conditions apply:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Do you have the ‘Free Choice of Repair’ module? </span></span></span></strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>In that case, you can choose your own repair shop and you won’t have to pay the first €500 yourself</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>No Free Choice module? </span></span></span></strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>In that case, you pay the selected excess directly to the car repair shop.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>In the case of windscreen damage, the repair shop must be a brand dealer or a BOVAG or FOCWA member. </span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>And: the windscreen should only be replaced if it is absolutely necessary.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"Need your car repaired? Choose a Tophersteller repair shop"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>As soon as you’ve reported a claim, we’ll get straight to work on your behalf. We will assess your report and keep you informed of any updates. How soon you hear back depends on the complexity of the case. You’ll usually receive an update within 15 working days. Is there any news in the meantime? You’ll receive an email from us straight away.</span></span></span></p>"},"title":"How soon will I hear back from you?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You will need a claim report form if:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You have a collision with a person, animal or object</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>There has been an incident of vandalism</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You are dealing with an unknown counterparty or owner</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Fill in the form, have it signed if possible (either on the spot or afterwards), scan or photograph it, and attach it to your report. Please ensure that the form is completed in full and is clearly legible.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You do not need a claim form in the event of: windscreen damage, hail, storm damage, burglary, theft or joyriding.</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Please note: in the event of a burglary, theft or joyriding, you must always report it to the police.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"When should I fill in a claim report form?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Yes, it&apos;s quick and easy via MobielSchadeMelden.nl. This is the official digital claim form, developed by the Dutch Association of Insurers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You can fill in the form on your mobile phone or tablet. Alone or together with the other party. You can do this:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>From a single phone</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Or everyone using their own device, even from home</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You upload photos, enter a digital signature, and the form is automatically sent to both insurers. Convenient and quick.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"Can I fill in the claim form online?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>That’s a nuisance, but there are solutions. In that case, please include a witness statement with your report. You can download it here. This only works if there are witnesses to the incident.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Tip: check whether there is any visual material, such as:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>A neighbour’s video doorbell</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Dashcam footage</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Security cameras in the neighbourhood</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Do you have any footage like that? Send it as an attachment to your form. This will enable us to help you better and more quickly.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"What if the other party refuses to fill in the accident report form?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>That depends on who pays for the damage. If we pay out on the claim, you’ll be set back by 5 no-claim years. This is an agreement between all insurers. This is subject to keeping a maximum of 15 no-claim years, even if you have more no-claim years on your policy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Calculation examples:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>12 no-claim years → 7 remaining</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>20 no-claim years → 15 → 10 remaining</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>3 no-claim years → -2 (you’ll then pay an additional premium)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>"},"title":"How many no-claim years will I lose if I submit a claim?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Yes, that’s possible. If you pay for the damage out of your own pocket, you won’t lose any of your no-claims years and your premium will remain the same. In particular, this works well for minor damage.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Good to know: have you already claimed compensation from us for the damage? If yes, you can still repay the claim yourself within 12 months. Your no-claims bonus will then be reinstated and your premium will be recalculated.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Would you like to know which option is better value for you? We’d be happy to help you find a solution. Ask your question via the chat. Available on weekdays from 08.30 to 19.00. You’ll find the chat in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"Is it sometimes more efficient to pay for the damage yourself?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>In that case, it is important to have a loss adjuster assess the damage. It is easy to report your claim online via My ING or the app.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Things to bear in mind before you call:</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>- <strong>Location:</strong> the expert will only do the assessment at a car repair shop</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>- <strong>Date:</strong> can you book the appointment before 4.00 pm? In that case, it can be done as early as the next working day</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>- <strong>Time:</strong> between <strong>08:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.</strong></span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>- <strong>Repair shop&apos;s approval: </strong>check in advance whether the repair company is aware of the arrangement and agrees to the appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Has everything been sorted out? Please give us a call to confirm the appointment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"The damage amounts to €500 or more. What do I do now?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Have you incurred windscreen damage and do you have Limited Comprehensive or Fully Comprehensive cover? In that case, you won’t need to fill in a claim form or report the incident via My ING.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>You can book an appointment straight away with one of our affiliated windscreen repair shops, at any time and any place of your choice.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Our page about windscreen damage shows:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Windscreen damage is covered</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>What about your no-claims years?</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>What you can sort out yourself</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>"},"title":"What should I do if my windscreen is damaged?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>If you are involved in a collision with another driver, you must always fill in a claim report form together. You don’t you have one? Download it here.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Tip: use MobielSchadeMelden.nl – quick, digital and recognised by all insurers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"What if I’m involved in a claim against another party?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Do you have Fully Comprehensive cover, and has damage been caused to both your car and someone else’s? Then we will create two files:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>1. One for your vehicle</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>2. One for the other party’s vehicle</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>As soon as it is clear who is liable, we will automatically close the other case file. You don’t need to take any action yourself.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"Why do I see two files in the app and on My ING?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Do you need immediate help? Please call the 24/7 emergency number: 020 592 9890.</span></span></span><br /><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Or start a chat and let us know that it’s a breakdown or an emergency.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>We will connect you to Allianz Global Assistance straight away. They will send you assistance as soon as possible.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"I need emergency assistance or my car has broken down on the road. What do I do now?"}],"componentType":"accordion"},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"text":"Report a claim","url":"https://mijn.ing.nl/banking/insurances/services?EW=true"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>You can easily report a claim through the app or My ING. You&apos;ll also find answers to many frequently asked questions there. Still need help? 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