Customer: Hello, yes. I need to make a claim. My luggage was delayed during a recent trip, and some of my belongings were also damaged.
Agent: I'm sorry to hear that. I can certainly help you start the claim. Could I take your policy number first, please?
Customer: Of course. It's TI followed by the numbers 4 7 9 0 2.
Agent: Thank you. So that's TI47902. And may I have your full name?
Customer: Yes, it's Daniel Hodgson. That's H-O-D-G-S-O-N.
Agent: Thank you, Mr Hodgson. Now, could you tell me the date when the incident happened?
Customer: The flight was on the fourteenth of March. My luggage didn't arrive until two days later.
Agent: I see. And which airport were you flying into?
Customer: I flew into Manchester, coming back from Lisbon.
Agent: Right. For delayed baggage, we can reimburse essential items you had to buy while waiting. Did you keep the receipts?
Customer: Yes, I bought some clothes and toiletries. The total came to about ninety pounds.
Agent: That's fine. Please keep all the original receipts, as we'll need to see them. Now, you also mentioned damage. What exactly was damaged?
Customer: When the suitcase finally arrived, the wheel was broken and my camera inside was cracked.
Agent: Okay. For the camera, we'll need proof of its value. Do you have the purchase receipt?
Customer: I don't have the original receipt, but I have a bank statement showing the payment.
Agent: A bank statement is acceptable as alternative evidence. How much was the camera worth?
Customer: I paid three hundred and fifty pounds for it last year.
Agent: Noted. Please be aware there is an excess of fifty pounds on each claim, so that amount will be deducted from your payout.
Customer: I understand. How long does the whole process usually take?
Agent: Once we receive all your documents, claims are normally processed within twenty-one days.
Customer: And how should I send the documents to you?
Agent: The easiest way is to upload them through our website, but you can also post them to our office in Bristol.
Customer: I'll use the website then. Is there anything else I need to provide?
Agent: Yes, you'll need a report from the airline confirming the baggage delay. They usually issue what's called a Property Irregularity Report at the airport.
Customer: I do have that, thankfully.
Agent: Excellent. Then once you upload everything, your claim reference will be emailed to you. Keep that safe for any follow-up.
Customer: Great, thank you very much for your help, Karen.
Agent: You're welcome, Mr Hodgson. Have a good day.