Home insurance claims

Do you need to make claim on your Home Insurance? Let’s help you with your next steps. 

Always get safe first, and then you can start your claim

Report any emergencies

Call 000 to report anything hazardous or dangerous. If it’s a flood or storm, call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.

Secure the area

Shut off water, power or gas – but only if it’s safe to do so.

Call us for help

Call 131 123 if you need emergency accommodation, or someone to secure your property.

Can’t stay in your home?

We can arrange temporary accommodation. Call 131 123 at any time if you need to relocate.

Have a question? We can help

What if I can’t stay in my home?

If you have Home Insurance and your home is unliveable as a result of an incident we cover, we’ll arrange temporary accommodation close to your home.

Call us 24/7 on 131 123 if you think you need to relocate.

I need emergency repairs to my home, what should I do?

If you need emergency repairs as a result of an incident we cover, call us 24/7 on 131 123. We can organise an urgent repair through our Partner Repairer network, or we can authorise you to arrange repairs yourself.

To get your claim going, we'll need a few details

Tell us what happened

To your house, your belongings or both.

Provide us with a list

If you forget something that’s been lost or damaged, you can always add it later.

Gather supporting evidence

Like photos of the damage and receipts for your belongings.

Don’t have all the details?

Don’t worry – start your claim and you can add them later.

Have a question? We can help

What do I need to start a claim online?

You’ll need the details of what happened and when, along with a list of what's been damaged or lost.

If you're not the policy holder you can still start the claim by calling us. We’ll just need authorisation from the policy holder later by phone or email to allow the claim to proceed.

Do I need a police report?

If you’re claiming because of malicious damage, vandalism, theft, loss or fire you’ll need to report the incident to the police and get an incident number. If you haven’t got one yet, you can start your claim without it and add it in later.

How do I show the damage or document the loss?

You can upload supporting photos, receipts and documents online at any time in your account, once you've submitted your claim.

If you've lost or had items stolen, it helps to provide proof of ownership, such as copies of receipts or statements showing when you purchased the item, photos of your item or packaging.

If you are unable to provide proof of ownership, for example because the documents were damaged in a fire or flood you are claiming for, please contact us to discuss.

Online claims are quick and easy – but if you need help, you can always call us on 131 123.

  • Log in to your online account. Once you’re in, click ‘Make a claim’.
  • You can easily upload photos and documents while you enter your details
  • And book an authorised NRMA Insurance repairer at the same time

Have a question? We can help

How do you assess damage to my property?

We'll arrange a convenient time with you to inspect the damages you’re claiming for.

We’ll let you know what needs to be repaired. If there’s anything that won’t or can’t be repaired, we’ll explain why.

Our choice regarding repairs will have regard to the circumstances of your claim and consider any preference you may have.

For most claims, we can organise one of our accredited Partners to do the work and we'll provide a lifetime guarantee for the work done.

If you have a builder or tradesperson you would prefer to use, simply let us know.

How do I get my possessions repaired or replaced?

We can organise for most items to be repaired or replaced through our suppliers.

We’ll arrange for items to be replaced and have them delivered to your home.

We can also provide you with a store credit card for one of our suppliers, or send the funds to you.

How do I prove that I owned things that have been lost, stolen or damaged?

Before we process your contents claim, we may ask you to provide proof of ownership, such as:

  • Purchase receipts
  • Photos of the damage
  • Credit cards or bank statements.

You can upload any documents or information online in your account.

  • We’ll review your claim, and contact you if we need more information. We’ll also contact you with any updates
  • We’ll deal with the other parties involved, so you don’t have to
  • You can easily add more information to your claim, uploading photos, repair quotes, invoices and more.

Track and manage your claim

Log in to get alerts about your repairer, inspection times, assessments, approvals and delivery of replacement items. You can also get updates vis email and SMS.

Options for paying your excess

We’ll let you know whether you can:

Have your excess deducted from the amount we pay for your claim.

We offer a lifetime guarantee on repairs.

As long as you’re still the owner of the house, we’ll back your repairs with a lifetime guarantee. (Not including normal wear and tear.)

Have a question? We can help

How can I check what my policy covers?

You can find out what is and isn’t covered by your policy in the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

Log in to your account to download your PDS and see your current level of cover.

Not sure if you have a valid claim?

Sometimes damage ends up costing less than paying the excess. The best way to have your claim assessed is by starting your claim online, calling us on 131 123 anytime, 24/7. We can then assess the damage and your claim. If you don’t want to continue, you can always cancel the claim without having to pay anything.

If you'd like to discuss your options, you can contact us on web chat, or you can call us on 131 123.

Do I need to pay an excess?

If an excess applies, we’ll tell you when you make your claim. In most cases you’ll be asked to pay the excess to the repairer or supplier. We can also deduct it from any payment we make to you.

If you have a combined Home Buildings and Contents policy, you'll only have to pay one excess (whichever is higher).

For certain claims, you don’t have to pay an excess. See your applicable Premium, Excess and Discounts Guide for details.

Always get safe first, and then you can start your claim

Report any emergencies

Call 000 to report anything hazardous or dangerous. If it’s a flood or storm, call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.

Secure the area

Shut off water, power or gas – but only if it’s safe to do so.

Call us for help

Call 131 123 if you need emergency accommodation, or someone to secure your property.

Can’t stay in your home?

We can arrange temporary accommodation. Call 131 123 at any time if you need to relocate.

Have a question? We can help

What if I can’t stay in my home?

If you have Home Insurance and your home is unliveable as a result of an incident we cover, we’ll arrange temporary accommodation close to your home.

Call us 24/7 on 131 123 if you think you need to relocate.

I need emergency repairs to my home, what should I do?

If you need emergency repairs as a result of an incident we cover, call us 24/7 on 131 123. We can organise an urgent repair through our Partner Repairer network, or we can authorise you to arrange repairs yourself.

To get your claim going, we'll need a few details

Tell us what happened

To your house, your belongings or both.

Provide us with a list

If you forget something that’s been lost or damaged, you can always add it later.

Gather supporting evidence

Like photos of the damage and receipts for your belongings.

Don’t have all the details?

Don’t worry – start your claim and you can add them later.

Have a question? We can help

What do I need to start a claim online?

You’ll need the details of what happened and when, along with a list of what's been damaged or lost.

If you're not the policy holder you can still start the claim by calling us. We’ll just need authorisation from the policy holder later by phone or email to allow the claim to proceed.

Do I need a police report?

If you’re claiming because of malicious damage, vandalism, theft, loss or fire you’ll need to report the incident to the police and get an incident number. If you haven’t got one yet, you can start your claim without it and add it in later.

How do I show the damage or document the loss?

You can upload supporting photos, receipts and documents online at any time in your account, once you've submitted your claim.

If you've lost or had items stolen, it helps to provide proof of ownership, such as copies of receipts or statements showing when you purchased the item, photos of your item or packaging.

If you are unable to provide proof of ownership, for example because the documents were damaged in a fire or flood you are claiming for, please contact us to discuss.

Online claims are quick and easy – but if you need help, you can always call us on 131 123.

  • Log in to your online account. Once you’re in, click ‘Make a claim’.
  • You can easily upload photos and documents while you enter your details
  • And book an authorised NRMA Insurance repairer at the same time

Have a question? We can help

How do you assess damage to my property?

We'll arrange a convenient time with you to inspect the damages you’re claiming for.

We’ll let you know what needs to be repaired. If there’s anything that won’t or can’t be repaired, we’ll explain why.

Our choice regarding repairs will have regard to the circumstances of your claim and consider any preference you may have.

For most claims, we can organise one of our accredited Partners to do the work and we'll provide a lifetime guarantee for the work done.

If you have a builder or tradesperson you would prefer to use, simply let us know.

How do I get my possessions repaired or replaced?

We can organise for most items to be repaired or replaced through our suppliers.

We’ll arrange for items to be replaced and have them delivered to your home.

We can also provide you with a store credit card for one of our suppliers, or send the funds to you.

How do I prove that I owned things that have been lost, stolen or damaged?

Before we process your contents claim, we may ask you to provide proof of ownership, such as:

  • Purchase receipts
  • Photos of the damage
  • Credit cards or bank statements.

You can upload any documents or information online in your account.

  • We’ll review your claim, and contact you if we need more information. We’ll also contact you with any updates
  • We’ll deal with the other parties involved, so you don’t have to
  • You can easily add more information to your claim, uploading photos, repair quotes, invoices and more.

Track and manage your claim

Log in to get alerts about your repairer, inspection times, assessments, approvals and delivery of replacement items. You can also get updates vis email and SMS.

Options for paying your excess

We’ll let you know whether you can:

Have your excess deducted from the amount we pay for your claim.

We offer a lifetime guarantee on repairs.

As long as you’re still the owner of the house, we’ll back your repairs with a lifetime guarantee. (Not including normal wear and tear.)

Have a question? We can help

How can I check what my policy covers?

You can find out what is and isn’t covered by your policy in the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

Log in to your account to download your PDS and see your current level of cover.

Not sure if you have a valid claim?

Sometimes damage ends up costing less than paying the excess. The best way to have your claim assessed is by starting your claim online, calling us on 131 123 anytime, 24/7. We can then assess the damage and your claim. If you don’t want to continue, you can always cancel the claim without having to pay anything.

If you'd like to discuss your options, you can contact us on web chat, or you can call us on 131 123.

Do I need to pay an excess?

If an excess applies, we’ll tell you when you make your claim. In most cases you’ll be asked to pay the excess to the repairer or supplier. We can also deduct it from any payment we make to you.

If you have a combined Home Buildings and Contents policy, you'll only have to pay one excess (whichever is higher).

For certain claims, you don’t have to pay an excess. See your applicable Premium, Excess and Discounts Guide for details.

Always get safe first, and then you can start your claim

Report any emergencies

Call 000 to report anything hazardous or dangerous. If it’s a flood or storm, call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.

Secure the area

Shut off water, power or gas – but only if it’s safe to do so.

Call us for help

Call 131 123 if you need emergency accommodation, or someone to secure your property.

Can’t stay in your home?

We can arrange temporary accommodation. Call 131 123 at any time if you need to relocate.

Have a question? We can help

What if I can’t stay in my home?

If you have Home Insurance and your home is unliveable as a result of an incident we cover, we’ll arrange temporary accommodation close to your home.

Call us 24/7 on 131 123 if you think you need to relocate.

I need emergency repairs to my home, what should I do?

If you need emergency repairs as a result of an incident we cover, call us 24/7 on 131 123. We can organise an urgent repair through our Partner Repairer network, or we can authorise you to arrange repairs yourself.

To get your claim going, we'll need a few details

Tell us what happened

To your house, your belongings or both.

Provide us with a list

If you forget something that’s been lost or damaged, you can always add it later.

Gather supporting evidence

Like photos of the damage and receipts for your belongings.

Don’t have all the details?

Don’t worry – start your claim and you can add them later.

Have a question? We can help

What do I need to start a claim online?

You’ll need the details of what happened and when, along with a list of what's been damaged or lost.

If you're not the policy holder you can still start the claim by calling us. We’ll just need authorisation from the policy holder later by phone or email to allow the claim to proceed.

Do I need a police report?

If you’re claiming because of malicious damage, vandalism, theft, loss or fire you’ll need to report the incident to the police and get an incident number. If you haven’t got one yet, you can start your claim without it and add it in later.

How do I show the damage or document the loss?

You can upload supporting photos, receipts and documents online at any time in your account, once you've submitted your claim.

If you've lost or had items stolen, it helps to provide proof of ownership, such as copies of receipts or statements showing when you purchased the item, photos of your item or packaging.

If you are unable to provide proof of ownership, for example because the documents were damaged in a fire or flood you are claiming for, please contact us to discuss.

Online claims are quick and easy – but if you need help, you can always call us on 131 123.

  • Log in to your online account. Once you’re in, click ‘Make a claim’.
  • You can easily upload photos and documents while you enter your details
  • And book an authorised NRMA Insurance repairer at the same time

Have a question? We can help

How do you assess damage to my property?

We'll arrange a convenient time with you to inspect the damages you’re claiming for.

We’ll let you know what needs to be repaired. If there’s anything that won’t or can’t be repaired, we’ll explain why.

Our choice regarding repairs will have regard to the circumstances of your claim and consider any preference you may have.

For most claims, we can organise one of our accredited Partners to do the work and we'll provide a lifetime guarantee for the work done.

If you have a builder or tradesperson you would prefer to use, simply let us know.

How do I get my possessions repaired or replaced?

We can organise for most items to be repaired or replaced through our suppliers.

We’ll arrange for items to be replaced and have them delivered to your home.

We can also provide you with a store credit card for one of our suppliers, or send the funds to you.

How do I prove that I owned things that have been lost, stolen or damaged?

Before we process your contents claim, we may ask you to provide proof of ownership, such as:

  • Purchase receipts
  • Photos of the damage
  • Credit cards or bank statements.

You can upload any documents or information online in your account.

  • We’ll review your claim, and contact you if we need more information. We’ll also contact you with any updates
  • We’ll deal with the other parties involved, so you don’t have to
  • You can easily add more information to your claim, uploading photos, repair quotes, invoices and more.

Track and manage your claim

Log in to get alerts about your repairer, inspection times, assessments, approvals and delivery of replacement items. You can also get updates vis email and SMS.

Options for paying your excess

We’ll let you know whether you can:

Have your excess deducted from the amount we pay for your claim.

We offer a lifetime guarantee on repairs.

As long as you’re still the owner of the house, we’ll back your repairs with a lifetime guarantee. (Not including normal wear and tear.)

Have a question? We can help

How can I check what my policy covers?

You can find out what is and isn’t covered by your policy in the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

Log in to your account to download your PDS and see your current level of cover.

Not sure if you have a valid claim?

Sometimes damage ends up costing less than paying the excess. The best way to have your claim assessed is by starting your claim online, calling us on 131 123 anytime, 24/7. We can then assess the damage and your claim. If you don’t want to continue, you can always cancel the claim without having to pay anything.

If you'd like to discuss your options, you can contact us on web chat, or you can call us on 131 123.

Do I need to pay an excess?

If an excess applies, we’ll tell you when you make your claim. In most cases you’ll be asked to pay the excess to the repairer or supplier. We can also deduct it from any payment we make to you.

If you have a combined Home Buildings and Contents policy, you'll only have to pay one excess (whichever is higher).

For certain claims, you don’t have to pay an excess. See your applicable Premium, Excess and Discounts Guide for details.

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For claims in NSW, QLD, TAS and the ACT: +61 2 8661 7150
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