THE ESSENTIALS
Before you start
- History and current insurance proof are not equivalent.
- The 2026 ASF note addresses both separately.
- Identify the period, version and vehicle for each file.
The regulatory context has a known date
ASF’s note on Standard 2/2026-R refers to claims history declarations and clarifications on electronic proof. The standard took effect on 16 June 2026; it is not news introduced this week.
The note also traces electronic issuance of proof to a 2023 change. A digital file is not necessarily current: check which contract, vehicle and period it concerns.
Sources: ASF — Norma Regulamentar n.º 2/2026-R, nota informativa ↗
Create three sections with distinct purposes
Fictional example: Miguel collects a September quotation, an insurance document for another period and a history declaration. He gives each a descriptive filename while retaining its original date.
The quotation goes under proposals, the declaration under history, and the document applicable to the present period receives its own place after checking. If he cannot identify that last record, he requests clarification instead of selecting the newest PDF.
Do not invent the result of a history check
Where information appears incorrect, identify the point and request the appropriate clarification procedure. Do not edit a declaration to match your recollection or remove pages to simplify a comparison.
When seeking proposals, answer truthfully and flag matters still to be confirmed. Possessing a historical record does not establish a guaranteed discount, price or acceptance. Those conclusions cannot be drawn from the existence of a file alone.
Rehearse access before leaving
Check that the applicable document can be located without searching email. Keep an accessible copy following the instructions received and protect access details and other vehicle users’ privacy.
Use rmachado.group to review a Motor proposal. This filing exercise does not cancel policies, activate cover or independently establish insurance validity. Those questions need their corresponding documentation and confirmation.
KEEP THESE QUESTIONS
Your checklist for the next conversation
- Separate proposal, history and proof.
- Check vehicle and period.
- Request clarification of discrepancies.
- Rehearse finding the document.
FROM THE ARTICLE TO YOUR SITUATION
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Sources and transparency
Sources consulted on 18 October 2026. Numerical examples are fictional and explain concepts. Editorial interpretations are identified in the text.
Information from RMACHADO GROUP. This is not an insurance offer or individual advice. Covers, acceptance, exclusions, sums insured and costs depend on the policy. The intermediary does not underwrite the risks.
