Proof of loss
All glossary terms
A proof of loss is a formal, usually sworn statement the insured submits documenting the amount, cause, and details of a claimed loss. Policies typically require it within a set time after the loss as a condition of payment.
From Insurance Terms and Related Concepts, Claims, disputes, and shared responsibility
A signed, sworn statement from the insured describing the loss and the amount claimed, filed within the time the policy sets.
From Policy Provisions and Contract Law, G. Duties of the insured