Insurance Council Declares Catastrophe for NSW and QLD Bushfires
The declaration gives priority to claims from affected policyholders. Claims will be triaged by insurers to ensure support is directed to property-owners impacted by these fires.
ICA CEO
The Catastrophe declaration is intended to help alleviate some of the emotional and financial stress experienced by property owners affected by these bushfires,"
"Insurance companies are standing by to help their customers. I encourage anyone who has suffered property damage to contact their insurer as soon as possible to seek guidance on the claims process and the assistance they are entitled to under their policy."
Under the declaration the ICA has:
* Activated its disaster hotline - 1800 734 621 - to assist policyholders if they are uncertain of their insurance details, or have general inquiries about the claims process
* Community members can also enquire via www.disasters.org.au
The ICA is making arrangements to represent the insurance industry at community meetings in affected areas. The meetings will provide property owners with important information about the insurance claim process.
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