Claim Notification
WK Webster receives 1st notification of claim from either Freight Forwarder or Claimant (via fax, e-mail, regular mail) within 45 days of delivery unless otherwise agreed.
Claims can be submitted using the following options:
Once your claim has been recieved, WK Webster will allocate you with a reference and tracking number. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your claim in 24-48 hours please check your junk mail or email unirisc@wkwebsteroverseas.com
Claim Process
(A)Once your completed and signed claim form is received, WK WEBSTER/UNIRISC sends out 1st Claims Advisory Letter to both the
Freight Forwarder and claimant within 3 business days requesting the following:
DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY CLAIMANTS
It is the claimant’s responsibility to prove the basis of their claim for loss or damage. You can obtain replacement estimates through catalogs,
magazines, store receipts/quotes and by using Internet search also to locate local repair firms.
DOCUMENTS PROVIDED TO US DIRECTLY BY THE MOVING COMPANY
- Valued Inventory or Weight Ticket
- Ocean Bill of Lading and/or Air Way Bill
- Origin Movers Packing List
- Delivery Receipt noting exceptions
Claim Adjuster may request additional documentation if deemed necessary.
It is our goal to get your claim settled within 30 days of receipt of all documentation so please send in the above requested items in a timely manner.
(B)30 days after opening claim, 2nd Advisory Letter is sent to Claimant and Freight Forwarder requesting any further outstanding documentation necessary for settlement.
(C)14 days after 2nd Advisory Notice is sent, a 3rd and Final Advisory Notice is sent to Claimant and Freight Forwarder requesting
any further outstanding documentation necessary for settlement. No further notices will be sent.
(D)Should full documentation not be submitted to WK WEBSTER/UNIRISC 75 days after claim is initiated, claim will be closed until further review.
Settlement Proposal
After receipt of all documentation, Claim Adjuster will send an adjusted worksheet detailing their Settlement Proposal to Claimant with copy to Freight Forwarder.
Claim Payment
After signed acceptance of Settlement Proposal, Underwriters will issue claim payment within 15 business days.
Wire Transfers and Courier Deliveries may be subject to additional fees.