GIO Customer Alert: You are Covered for Flood

GIO Customer Alert: You are Covered for Flood












Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

With rain still lashing many parts of south east Australia, Insurer GIO is reassuring affected customers they are covered for flood and urging them to make a claim as soon as they can.

GIO spokesperson Duncan Bone said: “Safety must come first, but we urge any customers who’ve been affected to contact our 24 claims line as soon as they are able.”

GIO home and contents insurance has included automatic storm and flood cover as a standard since 2008.

Widespread areas of New South Wales have now formally been declared as a catastrophe by the Insurance Council of Australia, and GIO is part of a taskforce to help communities receive assistance as soon as possible.

“Our specially equipped customer response team are on standby and we have assessors on the road,” Mr Bone said.

GIO also advises there are also a number steps people can take to when starting the cleanup or making an insurance claim, including:


Safety first – contact emergency services where necessary to confirm it is safe to re-enter your home – never walk or drive through flood water.
Call your insurer to lodge a claim as soon as possible – GIO can be reached 24 hours a day on 13 14 46. No forms need to be filled out.
Try to dry and ventilate the property if damaged by water, as best you can, to help limit mould growth.
Do not attempt to reconnect electricity to your home – this must be done by a licensed electrician, contact your electricity provider.
Document damage by taking photos (if possible).
Make a list of damaged items, and group together smaller items food and clothes into bundles, such as “clothes from dresser.”
Removing damaged carpet swiftly can help protect your home from further damage – it does not need to be kept as proof, but do keep a small sample so it can be matched.
Take notes recording serial numbers, the make and model of electrical appliances, brands of furniture and other relevant information where possible.

GIO General Ltd offers and issues a range of different types of home insurance that allow you to enjoy flexibility, optional covers and discounts. You can relax in knowing that if the unexpected happens to your home, we’ll help take care of your insurance for you and help things get back on track sooner. Policy conditions apply. For more information please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement at GIO website call us for a copy on 13 10 10.





















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Selecting the Proper House Insurance Companies

Article by Madison Cook
























Your home can be your most important investment. You have spent a great deal of money to obtain that home and fill it with cherished belongings. But what if something unpredicted happens? Something undesirable like fire, theft, or even natural disasters such as earthquakes may damage your house or cause the loss of all you have worked hard for perhaps. Will you be capable to replace all of them in a snap?

There are lots of house insurance companies out there that provide home insurance. You could find them on the Internet, newspapers, or even know about them through your family and friends. These providers offer various types of policies but always keep in mind that you have to select the appropriate insurance company. Select a great insurance company that will provide you good coverage at the appropriate price and will help you spend less money by giving you reduced premiums.

But exactly how do you know you are choosing the perfect house insurance company? It is necessary that you also do your own analysis previous to going to different house insurance companies. Check out for the company’s reputation. You can look up a number of evaluations about them or even merely through word of mouth. You can also check the company’s financial position. You could consult insurance brokerage companies or even agents as they are really helpful. In that way, at least, you will be equipped to know a bit something about that company.

Compare. This is still one useful tool you can easily to do to help you find the right insurance company. One method of comparing policies is comparing your premiums. Almost all insurance companies give premiums that are similar. If you still can’t decide which to choose, you can still compare various other advantages or options like the protection sums and discounts. These are essential aspects that could help you meet your demands.

Do not put your family in jeopardy. No one really knows what’s going to come about in the long run. Preserving your home and your property guarded from risk is an important thing that you should look at. Security must be your top priority. Of course you would want to sleep well at night and have peace of mind. To make this possible you will have to protect your house and its contents with a home insurance policy simply from the best insurance company.

About the Author

Madison enjoys researching the best types of insurance available on the market. She runs an informational website which provides details on house insurance companies, high risk life insurance and much more info dealing with all your insurance needs. Find more at www.houseinsuranceguide.com












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