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If your home, car, or contents have been damaged by the severe weather, take photos before you remove or repair anything and report it to your insurance company as soon as possible. Your insurance company will let you know what you need to do next, how to claim and - if applicable how EQ Cover from Toka Tū Ake EQC works.
If you need to make your home safe, sanitary, secure and weather-tight, please record the work done, take before and after photos, and keep copies of the bills you paid.
If you don’t have house insurance but do have contents insurance, speak to your insurer about what is covered. Make sure you take lots of photos and keep good records before you throw anything out, where possible. Free and independent advice is available through Residential Advisory Service. You can contact info@advisory.org.nz or ring 0800 777 299, 03 379 7027 for more information.
EQCover is available for damage to houses and land following landslips:
For flood and storm damage, EQCover only applies to insured land, with private insurers generally providing cover for homes:
The New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) is a free service that provides residential homeowners with advice, case management support where appropriate, and access to legal, technical and wellbeing services so they can achieve timely, fair, and enduring resolution of their residential insurance claims resulting from natural disasters. Phone 0508 624 327 or visit www.nzcrs.govt.nz
For those needing to talk with their insurers, IAG Insurance has a team of insurance experts at 21 Station Street, Napier (open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday). They are available for face-to-face discussions about insurance claims and queries. You don’t need to make a booking, just walk on in.
IAG represents the following companies; AMI, State, NZI, Lumley, Westpac, BNZ, ASB, The Co-operative Bank, Lantern Insurance, NAC Industries and Swann Insurance.
For AA Insurance customer, if your property or vehicle is critically damaged or if you need immediate assistance AA Insurance recommends you please call us them on 0800 500 216. For non-urgent claims, these can be lodged on aainsurance.co.nz.
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