Severe weather
An emergency kit is an important step to ensure you, and your family are prepared for unexpected events such as cyclones, flooding and severe storms. Refer to our emergency checklist for a list of item to have in your kit
Emergency checklistIf you have been impacted by a severe weather event, we’re here to help.
This page provides information about staying safe, making a claim, and getting up and running as soon as possible after a flood, storm, fire, or other severe weather.
If you need urgent assistance during a weather event, call the SES on 132 500.
If your life (or the life of a loved one) is in danger, call triple zero (000).
Following a severe weather event it’s important to be alert for scams where scammers pose as insurance companies or other support agencies. To find out more about scams and how to protect yourself, please visit our watching out for scams page.
Looking for one of our other partners – visit our Insurance partners page to find out more.
If you’re insured with Hollard Personal Insurance or Hollard Commercial Insurance through a broker, please contact your broker directly to make a claim.
Information for the immediate aftermath of a severe weather event. These brochures are best used alongside assistance from your claims manager, and information from your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).
Cash settlement Temporary accommodation Repairing your home Supporting our customersTo access product documents including Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) please visit the partner website you purchased your policy through:
Australian Seniors
CBA Insurance
Everyday Insurance
Real Insurance
Cash settlement
Read about cash settling a claim and if this might apply to you.
Temporary accommodation
Understanding what your benefit covers and how we can help.
Repairing your home
Learn about the six steps to repairing your home after a weather event.
Supporting our customers
We encourage you to tell us if you need any additional support.
After severe weather events, people called disaster chasers may visit affected areas and tell you they can get repairs done faster or at a lower price if you work with them (for a fee). They may even state that they are from your insurance company or a claims management company.
We will never send someone to your property or business without first telling you who will be visiting and when they will be there.
If you are unsure if the person at your door is there to help, you can ask them to provide identification – such as their driver’s license – and call your insurer to confirm their details and the reason for their visit.
Representatives of Hollard and our partners won’t pressure you into signing a contract, ask for money, or promise that they can get you a larger claims settlement. If this does occur, or you believe you may be being scammed, you can call the police or visit the Federal government’s Scamwatch website.
You can read more about disaster chasers on the Insurance Council of Australia’s website or reach out to one of our recommended external support services if you need assistance with your claim.
When: As soon as it’s safe to do so.
When: Within approximately 48 hours of lodging your claim.
When: Within approximately 5 business days after your home has been dried or made safe.
When: As soon as practically possible, following agreement of repairs and building contract.