The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a Significant Event for regions of Victoria, New South Wales and Northern Tasmania impacted by flooding.
The Insurance Council's processes have been activated to assess and monitor the insurance claims impact of this unfolding flood event.
Under a significant event declaration:
- The ICA commences its claims data collection, analysis, and reporting processes in consultation with members.
- ICA representatives will continue to work with government and agencies to understand impacts on the community and ensure affected residents receive assistance.
- The ICA's disaster hotline is activated 1800 734 621; offering assistance to policyholders if they are uncertain of their insurance details.
As this remains an unfolding weather event across three States, insurers' priority is community safety. We strongly encourage all those impacted to put their safety first and adhere to evacuations orders.
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