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Perth and Melbourne Storms
Insured losses continue to rise more than two months after catastrophic storms battered Melbourne and Perth at a combined cost of more than $1.85 billion.
Insurance Council of Australia figures reveal WA insurers have received 143,451 claims worth a total of $932.4 million, while the Melbourne storm has resulted in 125,178 claims valued at $915 million.
Claims from the Perth event rose 22,951 in the past month, with insured losses increasing by $43.4 million.
In the same period an additional 19,178 claims for Melbourne were lodged, with insured losses increasing by $25 million.
Allianz Explains Claims Delays
Allianz explain claim settlement delay, The recent storm events in Melbourne and Perth have created an unprecedented number of claims for Allianz and the insurance industry as a whole.
The Allianz Claims Team has been stretched and has been working extended hours to assist our customers during this challenging time.
The following video from our Managing Director Terry Towell, outlines the steps we are taking to restore service levels to normal and to thank you for your patience and continued support as we seek to manage the claims volumes at this exceptionally busy time. To view video, click here.