Cost of damage by storms in SE Queensland

19 November 2008

As of this morning, the number of claims received by the general insurance industry in relation to the severe weather in the SE Queensland region is now approximately 8,000 claims with an estimated insurable cost of $75 million.

“The general insurance industry is working around the clock to ensure that claims are being attended to as quickly as possible. The focus of the general insurance industry is to meet the needs and expectations of its customers in recovery operations like these.” Chief Executive of the Insurance Council, Ms Kerrie Kelly said.

“Insurance assessors are on the ground and are attending to the many claims received to date.”

“The Insurance Council encourages all policyholders to contact their insurers as a matter of priority, first to have their claims registered and then assessed by their insurer quickly,” Ms Kelly said.

“The Insurance Council and its member insurers are working closely with the Queensland Government and emergency services to continue to facilitate the recovery process. Representatives from the general insurance industry are available at the “one stop shops” to provide assistance to policyholders.” Ms Kelly said.

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