An insurance claim is a formal request from a policy holder to their insurance company asking for payment after a covered incident, such as a hospital stay, natural disaster, or theft. To file a fire insurance claim in India, documents like an authorized copy of the insurance policy, filled claim form, newspaper clippings about the incident, photographs, investigation reports, and previous claim experience must be furnished. Similarly, to make a claim under marine insurance and receive benefits, correct documents like a filled claim form, original insurance certificate, bill of lading copy, survey report, original invoices, and correspondence copies should be submitted to avoid risk rejection.