When it comes to vehicle rescue and recovery, every cog needs to turn smoothly in order to facilitating a timely service, customer satisfaction and cost efficiency, and at the heart of this intricate system lies the First Notification of Loss (FNOL) process.
Far from being a basic tick-box administrative step, FNOL is the critical trigger that sets the entire claims and recovery machinery in motion. Because of this, it’s essential to get the process down to a T and execute the exact right FNOL strategy to benefit every stakeholder involved in every single vehicle rescue and recovery situation.
Understanding FNOL
When a vehicle is involved in an accident or incurs damage, the FNOL process is the initial report lodged with the insurer, signalling the start of the claims process.
This pivotal moment kickstarts the supply chain’s response, determining the course of action for repair, recovery, and resolution.
The triage process behind FNOL
Behind the scenes of a seamless FNOL service lies a meticulous triage process, where essential details such as location, incident type, load specifics and safety considerations are all explored in order to orchestrate the most appropriate response.
This assessment means that the exact right resources can be deployed to the scene first time, ensuring a swift and safe recovery or repair operations.
FNOL services are crucial in the supply chain
To help make this initial process as smooth running as possible, Egertons can step in at the first notification, straight through to vehicle repair and storage. In fact, we can take on as much of your processes as you would like, and our team of specialists are on hand at our 24/7/365 call centre to help.
But that’s not all.
We are a rescue and recovery company who looks to minimise costs for our customers wherever possible, and this includes being strategic in our approach to every task. For example, if a vehicle is roadworthy, we can provide notification only, whereas if it’s deemed unroadworthy, we can recover the vehicle to either a safe location, a specific location of your choice or to one of our many secure sites across the country.
No matter what, our goal is to make your experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, by delivering a great service, via a cost-effective process.
Streamlining FNOL processes can benefit everyone
Communication is key in all areas of the FNOL process, and here at Egertons, we believe in fostering transparent and open dialogue with all stakeholders, including insurers, fleet operators and drivers.
To do this, our inhouse IT platform facilitates real-time tracking, ensuring everyone stays informed and empowered throughout the recovery journey, and that stakeholders are able to track a breakdown quickly and easily, without any confusion.
Plus, to offer complete peace of mind, we also have a dedicated online portal which can be integrated into your existing IT infrastructure, giving exclusive access to a policy holders’ recoveries in our system.
This portal can also provide regular updates on each stage of the recovery process, as well as two-way communications of all data including:
- Onward transportation requests
- Location details
- Real-time updates
- Confirmation of deployment
- Two-way chat
- Tracking to location
- Images from the scene
- Incoming job requests
- And a directions map
An efficient FNOL process makes all the difference
By embracing an efficient FNOL process, businesses can minimise disruptions, reduce costs and uphold customer satisfaction all whilst benefiting every single stakeholder behind the scenes. And, with Egertons by your side, you can rest assured that your assets are in capable hands, every step of the way.
That’s because we take pride in our complete commitment to excellence, and our stringent quality standards, industry accreditations, and qualified technicians ensure that every job is executed with precision and professionalism. Whether it’s a roadside recovery, or nationwide rescue, we deliver peace of mind, one incident at a time, and that’s a promise.
In other words, we’ve got you covered
Egertons is the partner of choice for so many businesses today.
We can cover it all, no matter where your business is based and what your needs are, and our team work as an expert, dedicated extension of your existing supply chain. With us, you can rest assured you’re in the very best of hands, and our commitment to you is that above all, we will never offer anything less than a great service to your customers, and to you as our partner.