Zurich Australia extends support to customers impacted by Cyclone Alfred
Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is extending hardship and emergency support to customers impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and subsequent storms in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared the event an Insurance Catastrophe with heavy rain and flooding continuing to threaten communities and major power outages remaining.
In addition to accelerated claims settling for property and motor, Zurich can offer emergency and interim payments to ensure its general insurance customers receive immediate support. Zurich’s large supplier network is also ready to deploy assessors and builders once access to impacted areas is available.
Zurich Life and OnePath Life customers who have suffered a serious illness or accident that is covered by a life insurance policy can lodge a claim by contacting Zurich. Hardship support and financial assistance is also available to life insurance customers who have been directly impacted by the event or are volunteering or working with emergency response teams in impacted regions to the detriment of their own financial wellbeing.
Matt Paterson, Chief Claims Officer, Zurich said: “Our priority is ensuring the safety of the community and our customers.”
“As many continue to face the threat of flooding and others are now grappling with the aftermath, Zurich is here to ensure customers receive the immediate support they need,” Mr Paterson said.
More information about lodging a life, property or motor claim (including Tesla customers) can be found on Zurich’s website: https://www.zurich.com.au/notices/information-for-our-customers-affected-by-tropical-cyclone-alfred
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Zurich Financial Services Australia is a life insurance, commercial insurance and investments specialist that has been participating in the Australian market since 1920. Since its acquisition of OnePath Life from ANZ in 2019, the company provides life insurance to more than 1.5 million Australian customers under both the Zurich and OnePath Life brands. Further information about Zurich Financial Services Australia is available at www.zurich.com.au.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience.
Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together’, Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. It is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and has the highest-possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil.
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