Your premium is based on information that’s unique to you and so is a claim. Your premium could be impacted, but it depends on various factors. 
 
Your premium is determined by things like the number of claims you’ve had in recent years. For example, if you’ve had several claims in the last five years, it’s likely you’ll see a larger premium increase than if you’ve been claim-free. 
 
If you’ve never had a claim (or it’s been a long time since you did), you might be eligible for first claim forgiveness. With this benefit, your first claim won’t impact your premium. (Remember though, your premium can be impacted by other things as well.) 

Here’s how to report your claim online with Sonnet.

Heads up! Before you start to submit your claim, you’ll need to have certain information handy. This includes:

• Details and notes from the incident
• Documentation such as bills or receipts (for ambulance or fire truck costs, medical expenses, cleaning services, etc.)
• Contact information for everyone involved

To submit a digital claim:

1. Start your claim.

Click the "Start a digital claim" button.

2. Tell us when it happened.

Enter the date and time the incident occurred, as accurately as possible. If you weren’t around at the time of the incident, you can enter the time it was discovered.

3. Tell us what property or vehicle was impacted.

We’ll provide you with a list of vehicles and/or properties you have insured with us. Select the one that was impacted.

Note: There will also be options to select if you have injuries caused by a vehicle that was not yours (as a pedestrian or cyclist), or if your property was damaged or lost in a location outside of your home.

4. Enter your contact information.

You will then be asked to enter contact information so we can get in touch with you after you submit your claim. You’re also allowed to add another person as an additional contact to receive your claim details and help you if you need assistance.

Heads up! If you’re reporting a property claim and need emergency repairs, you’ll select your emergency services vendor during this step.

5. Tell us what happened.

Be as accurate as possible. Depending on the nature and complexity of your claim, we’ll ask about the people involved, any injuries to yourself or others, and the damages to your vehicle or home. This is also where you’ll upload any documents or photos you’d like to submit. The process may take five to ten minutes.

6. Review your claim.

Carefully review the information you entered. If you need to change anything, click “Edit” beside the section you wish to change.

7. Select your service and/or Certified repair shop for your car (if applicable).

This is where you can select a certified repair shop for your car from our list of quality vendors. If you’re eligible, you may also be asked to set up your rental car service or request an Uber voucher.

8. Submit your claim.

Whether it was through a live chat or directly via the online reporting form, after your claim is submitted it’s sent to a priority queue of digital Claims team members. An adjuster will review the details and call you within one business day. You can share additional details and pictures, or clarify any new information with this adjuster. They’ll also be able to answer any of your questions and tell you all you need to know about the next steps, what's needed from you, and what Sonnet will do to handle your claim.

We know claims can be stressful – and we’re here for you. Remember, you can always chat with one of our dedicated Claims team members if you have any questions. To do so, make sure you log into your account first.

A great question. To start, one of our Claims team members will work closely with you, going through all the details of the loss and researching the cost to repair or replace any of your damaged property. We may even bring in an expert to help us assess the damage. Then they review your policy to determine how much of your claim can be paid based on your coverage. And if for some reason your loss isn’t covered, we make sure you understand why.

Your home policy. If your home has been damaged as a result of a loss that's covered in your policy, we may call on one of our certified partners to help us assess the damages.

Your auto policy. We'll have the damage to your vehicle assessed by a licensed appraiser or certified body shop to determine whether or not it can be repaired. If the vehicle is repairable, it will be repaired based on the approved estimate. If it's not repairable, we'll give you the Actual Cash Value.

You want your claim settled as quickly as possible – so do we! How long that takes depends on how severe or complex the loss is, whether or not you need a rental car or clean up service, and other steps that could be involved in your claim. Some claims can be wrapped up in a single phone call. Others might require us to bring in other claims experts.

You can speed things up by providing any necessary details or documents associated with the claim as quickly as possible.

Did you know? Reporting your claim online can speed things up! Some things like booking a rental car or choosing a repair shop can be done directly during the online reporting process. This will save you time and get you back up and running more quickly! After you submit your online claim, a member of our Claims team will call you in approximately one business day to discuss your claim and proceed with the next steps.

What do you do when your home’s been damaged by water or fire – or a huge tree branch has fallen through it? What if you have no place to cook or sleep? Sometimes an event will happen where your home will be unsafe, or even unlivable.

In a situation like this, you might need someone to come help clean up right away to prevent further damage. That’s why we have emergency services vendors available to you. And, you can request this service directly during the online claim reporting process.

Important note: The priority of our emergency services vendors is to stabilize your property and prevent further damage. Depending on your claim, this may include protecting undamaged property and belongings. It could also involve removing standing water and other damaged materials like carpet or drywall.

Here’s how to request your vendor:

1. Log in to your Sonnet account.
2. Select Make a digital claim. Start filling out your online home insurance claim report.
3. After entering your contact information, we’ll ask if you require an emergency services vendor.
4. If it’s during business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.): Type Claims help in the chat to connect with a live agent during business hours. We will connect you with a Claims team member who will schedule a vendor to assist you.

If it’s after business hours: We’ll give you the contact number to report your claim to our after-hours service. They will help arrange a vendor so you can get help, fast.

At Sonnet, you can report your claim online or over the phone. We want you to get the help you need as quickly as possible. That’s why the more information you can give us up front, the better.

Before submitting your claim, make sure you’re familiar with the coverages you have on your policy. To view your policy, log into your account and click "My Policies" on the dashboard, and then click on the policy you want to view. See if you have coverage for the specific loss or event and check if there are any exclusions that aren’t covered.

You should have the following information handy (if applicable) when you’re reporting your claim:

• Your policy number (phone claims only – you won’t require this if you’re reporting your claim online)
• Photos
• Police reports
• Correspondence relating to the claimed event
• Names and contacts of any service providers you used to assist you
• Invoices for any out-of-pocket expenses
• Receipts for lost or damaged items
• Contact information, namely phone numbers where you can be reached

Actual Cash Value refers to the replacement cost for an item that’s in similar condition to yours at the time of loss. For instance, if you had a bicycle that was 10 years old, we’d price it based on its age and used condition. The value of the item is reduced because of normal wear and tear over time.