how to claim vat element of an insurance claim?

Hello, jon491. 

In QuickBooks Self-Employed, you can enter a manual transaction to record the vat amount for insurance payment and categorize and tag it as Insurance. I'll show you how to do it:  

1. Go to Transactions.
2. Select Add transaction.
3. Enter the date, description, and amount of the insurance claim.
4. Under CATEGORY AND TAGS, click Select a category.
5. Select Insurance.
6. Choose Business Insurance.
7. Click Save.

 Here are articles you can read to learn more about the category and how to manually enter your transaction:  

•  Categorize transactions in QuickBooks Self-Employed
• Manually add transactions in QuickBooks Self-Employed 

On the other hand, to ensure the accuracy of your transactions, it's always recommended to reach out to your accountant. They'll be able to provide the best course of action for your business.

Get back to me here in the Community if you need further help or if you have other questions about QuickBooks. I'll be here anytime.