On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter ● describe the item you lost ● explain how you lost it ● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
email to
claim
insurance for a lost item during my travel to Bali
last
week. Please allow me to explain.
Firstly
, the watch is a ladies' wristwatch, Rolex model and it was given to me as a gift by my husband for my 1st wedding anniversary. The strap and the face of the watch were made of rose gold with a blue diamond stone at the centre. I was disappointed because it was very expensive and it
has
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sentimental value.
In addition
, I believe that I lost it on the beach
while
I was enjoying the barbeque party with my friends in front of the hotel accommodation. My friends and I searched everywhere, but unfortunately , we could not locate it. I think someone might have taken it already or washed it away by the sea. My husband told me that it cost him around $1200 with HST. I have my insurance coverage for valuable items,
therefore
, I believe that I can submit a
claim
. Herewith, I attached the invoice copy of my valuable watch and the police certificate as proof of the
claim
. I would be grateful if you could process my
claim
for the value of the watch as mentioned above. Please call me at 123-345-1234 if you have any queries. I look forward to hearing your response at your earliest convenience. yours faithfully, Jee
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Task Achievement
To improve your Task Achievement score, ensure that you fully elaborate on the details of your request to the insurance company and any specific actions you would like them to take following your claim.
Coherence and Cohesion
For Coherence and Cohesion, ensure there is clear progression of ideas throughout the letter. Each paragraph should seamlessly lead into the next, and all ideas should be properly elaborated and explained. Make sure to use a range of cohesive devices appropriately.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • valuable possession
  • insurance claim
  • misplace
  • irreplaceable
  • receipt
  • policyholder
  • reimbursement
  • coverage
  • claim number
  • deductible
  • documentation
  • authenticate
  • liability
  • premium
  • accidental loss
  • indemnity
  • beneficiary
  • contact details
  • substantiate
  • correspondence
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