News

• • Jan

    25

    CGU responds to over 4,000 Victorian storm claims

    CGU received over 4,000 claims from the storms that hit Victoria on Christmas Day and despite supplier challenges over the holiday period was still able to quickly respond to our impacted customers.

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December 2011

• Dec

  09

  Federal Government welcomes CGU’s flood cover

  Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten has welcomed CGU’s leadership in introducing automatic flood cover on our Home and Landlords policies.

   

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November 2011

• Nov

  29

  Be prepared for bushfire season

  With the bushfire season approaching, CGU offers you a one-page downloadable flyer with some reminders on what you can do to prepare your property.

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October 2011

• Oct

  27

  Why use an insurance adviser?

  Choosing the right insurance for the things that are important to you is something you want to get right. Which is why it makes sense to get professional advice from an insurance adviser.

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• Oct

  12

  Preparing your business for cyclone season

  With the cyclone season approaching, CGU offers you a one-page downloadable flyer with some reminders on what you can do to prepare your business premises.

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September 2011

• Sep

  21

  Managing your fire risks this harvesting season

  Every year harvesting activity starts fires that damage property, crops and lives, and good seasonal conditions have enhanced the danger of fire during the coming harvest season. Here CGU provides some tips and a handy checklist to help ensure you have no problems on your property this harvest season.

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• Sep

  07

  CGU's 55-year partnership with McIntosh & Son

  Great long-term business partnerships are built through mutual trust, mutual respect and an approach that puts benefit to the partnership as the cornerstone for every decision made. These three attributes define CGU’s 55-year relationship with leading WA and Queensland agricultural business McIntosh & Son.
  

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• Sep

  06

  Are you Australia’s biggest footy fan?

  Show CGU that you are Australia’s biggest footy fan and you could win one of two $500 vouchers to host your own AFL final barbie! All you have to do is tell us in 160 characters or less why you are ‘Australia’s biggest footy fan’ and attach a picture that shows us you are. It’s that simple. Enter here today!
  

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August 2011

• Aug

  30

  Why CGU is the right choice for your business insurance

  With CGU your business secures the benefit of broad insurance cover at the right price, tailored and delivered by insurance professionals and backed by the financial strength and reach of a company that has been serving Australian communities for 160 years.

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• Aug

  01

  Why choose CGU when insuring your rental property

  It’s all about the level of protection. CGU landlords residential property insurance covers your accidental loss or damage to the building and contents of your rental property, as well as insuring you for a whole series of specified events.

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May 2011

• May

  25

  10 tips to secure your business

  A burglary happens just about every minute in Australia and costs business almost $800 million a year. Here we offer 10 security tips for your business in a handy one-page flyer.

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• May

  17

  Have you reviewed your home and contents cover lately?

  When it comes to home and contents cover, the set and forget factor is a major cause of underinsurance. But busy lifestyles leave little time to think about insurance. Here's a simple one-page information sheet to get you thinking about your home and contents cover.  

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April 2011

• Apr

  11

  CGU Workers Compensation moves to national online injury notification capability

  Intermediaries and their workers’ compensation customers will soon be able to take advantage of online injury notification wherever in Australia they work with CGU.

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March 2011

• Mar

  08

  Make sure your car is protected with CGU insurance cover

  With almost 34,000 motor vehicles stolen every year across Australia, now’s the time to check which cars are at the top of the thieves’ hit list – and to make sure your insurance policy has you covered.

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• Mar

  02

  Footy fans smile as Collingwood's cup tours Victoria

  CGU took Collingwood's  2010 AFL Premiership Cup on a tour of Victoria in late February, Hundreds of footy fans had the chance to get up close and personal with the prestigious trophy. See all the pictures from the cup tour here.

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• Mar

  01

  Workers Compensation Launches New Online Injury Notification System

  CGU Workers Compensation has today launched an enhanced Online Initial Notification of Injury system (INI) for NSW employers, intermediaries and injured workers.

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February 2011

• Feb

  28

  Business Interruption - why every business needs it

  A one-page information document  on the importance of Business Interruption cover - why it's essential for all businesses.

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• Feb

  21

  CGU Rebuilding your home guide

  A four-page guide to assist you in rebuilding your home after a major event. It includes helpful information and contact details, and information on environmentally friendly home design.

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• Feb

  11

  Guidance for customers impacted by Cyclone Yasi

  CGU is responding to customers’ requests for support in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi. The following information provides you with an overview of: lodging your claim (1800 252 461), customer support, local contact points, insurance information to help the claims process and safety tips.

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• Feb

  07

  CGU helping Victorian customers impacted by the weekend downpour

  CGU is processing claims as quickly as possible from the wild weather in Victoria over the weekend. CGU customers who need to make a claim should contact our 24-hour claims service line as soon as possible on 1800 252 461, or speak with their insurance adviser.
  

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• Feb

  03

  CGU supports customers impacted by Cyclone Yasi

  CGU is responding to customer requests for support as quickly as possible and has called upon its national network of staff and suppliers to support customers impacted by Cyclone Yasi. Any CGU customer who needs to make a claim should contact our 24-hour claims service line as soon as possible on 1800 252 461, or speak with their insurance adviser.

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• Feb

  02

  CGU offices in Cairns and Townsville closed ahead of Cyclone Yasi

  CGU has temporarily closed its offices in Cairns and Townsville for safety reasons as Cyclone Yasi approaches far north Queensland. Calls and enquiries will be redirected to other offices in our national network. CGU’s 24-hour claims hotline number is 1800 252 461.

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January 2011

• Jan

  25

  CGU continues to support customers impacted by the floods in Queensland, northern NSW and Victoria

  CGU customers impacted by the floods in Queensland, northern NSW and Victoria should contact our 24-hour claims service line as soon as possible on 1800 252 461, or speak with their insurance adviser.

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• Jan

  12

  CGU supports our customers and staff impacted by the flood catastrophe in Queensland

  CGU is processing claims as quickly as possible and has called upon its national network to support our impacted customers and staff. Any CGU customer who needs to make a claim should contact our 24-hour claims service line as soon as possible on 1800 252 461, or speak with their insurance adviser.

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December 2010

• Dec

  15

  Thieves know when your business premises are empty

  The number of business burglaries increases dramatically during the holiday season because premises are often vacant for long periods. Here are 10 things that can help deter burglars at your business.

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• Dec

  15

  Make sure you're home and belongings are properly protected before you head off on your holidays

  Holidays with family and friends are what we work for – and so are the things we leave at home when we go away. Make sure you don’t return from your holiday to find you’ve been burgled and didn’t have the right insurance cover.

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November 2010

• Nov

  10

  And the winners of the Collingwood AFL Premiership Cup for the day are...

  The competition to mark the new partnership between CGU and Collingwood Football Club to win Collingwood’s 15th AFL Premiership Cup for a day has been a roaring success, receiving over 500 great entries. Find the winners here!

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October 2010

• Oct

  20

  CGU Insurance partners with Collingwood FC

  CGU has become a Premier Partner of the Collingwood Football Club in a record 7 year partnership agreement believed to be the longest in Australian sport.

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• Oct

  19

  Preparing your business for the cyclone season

  With the cyclone season approaching and the Bureau of Meteorology indicating there could be more incidents this season, CGU offers some precautions you can take to prepare your business premises.

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September 2010

• Sep

  06

  Severe weather: CGU takes immediate action to support customers

  CGU encourages all customers who have yet to make a claim from the severe weather last weekend to do so as soon as possible - call our 24-hour claims service line on 1800 252 461 or speak to your insurance adviser, so we can provide immediate support. 

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August 2010

• Aug

  31

  When a million dollars is not enough...

  A $1 million sum insured is no longer adequate for many Professional Indemnity or Directors & Officers Liability policies – these days you generally need at least $5 million.

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• Aug

  16

  Bust-a-Move with Gary is Overrrr!

  The votes have been counted and we now have the winners of CGU’s Bust-a-Move with Gary competition. The highest-rated entries with over 100 votes are...(cue drum roll)

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• Aug

  02

  CGU calls on State Government to act on fire services

  CGU Insurance has welcomed the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission’s final report which calls for change to the way fire services are funded.

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July 2010

• Jul

  21

  CGU demands fairer system for fire services funding

  CGU Insurance last week called upon the Victorian Government to implement a fairer funding model for fire services that does not discriminate against property insurance holders.

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• Jul

  06

  25 million pieces of luggage went missing on flights last year – is your luggage adequately covered?

  It’s a big figure 25 million, but that’s the number of bags the world’s airlines misplaced in 2009, according to a new baggage report by SITA. That's why you need to pack CGU travel insurance every time you travel - that way you know you'll not have to worry.

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• Jul

  06

  Bust-a-Move with Gary

  Enter CGU’s ‘Bust-a-Move with Gary’ online dance competition today – and you could win $10,000!

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June 2010

• Jun

  23

  Things to consider when insuring your crops

  It is the time of year to consider insuring your crops – and we recommend you insure early, as it will cost you no more to do so.

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• Jun

  08

  Brrr! Winter is here – have you protected your home from the elements too?

  The first thing we do when winter arrives is grab warmer clothing and turn up the heating – but there are a few things you need to consider around your home to make sure it is also prepared for the change of weather. Here's our handy checklist to help you prepare your home for the winter season.

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March 2010

• Mar

  26

  CGU supports customers impacted by the Perth hailstorm

  CGU Insurance has taken immediate action to support customers impacted by the severe hailstorm that struck Perth earlier this week. The insurer has received over 2,500 claims so far, mostly for damage to motor vehicles.

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• Mar

  24

  CGU’s response to recent catastrophes across Australia

  CGU has moved quickly to respond to three catastrophe events across Australia – Cyclone Ului, the Perth storms and Melbourne storms. This is the first time the insurance industry has had to manage the impact of three catastrophe events at the same time.

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• Mar

  24

  Insurance information for CGU customers impacted by weather events – CGU is ready to help

  The following information provides general advice for CGU customers about key areas of the claims process. Your CGU claims consultant can discuss these topics with you in more detail.

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• Mar

  23

  CGU supporting customers impacted by Cyclone Ului

  CGU Insurance has mobilised claims response teams to support customers impacted by Cyclone Ului that hit Far North Queensland over the weekend of 21/22 March.

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• Mar

  23

  CGU ready to support customers impacted by severe weather in Perth

  CGU Insurance is urging customers affected by the severe weather that hit Perth late yesterday and early this morning to make immediate contact and lodge a claim. Contact our 24-hour claims service line on 1800 252 461 or to speak with your insurance broker or adviser.

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• Mar

  10

  Are you a CGU customer affected by the recent storms?

  We are here to help. Call CGU's 24-hour claims hotline or contact your insurance adviser.

  
  CGU 24-hour Claims Hotline
  1800 252 461
  
  Due to the high volume of calls, customers may experience some delays in getting through. Thank you for your patience as our people are working hard to respond as quickly as possible.

   

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• Mar

  09

  CGU's response to the Melbourne Storms

  CGU Insurance has taken immediate action to support customers impacted by the severe storms that hit Melbourne and parts of Victoria over the weekend of 6/7 March.  We urge our customers to lodge claims as soon as possible by calling our 24-hour claims service on 1800 252 461 or speak to your insurance broker or adviser.

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• Mar

  09

  CGU urges QLD customers impacted by flood waters to lodge claims

  CGU Insurance is committed to supporting our customers impacted by the severe rain that has been occurring in Queensland recently. We encourage our customers to lodge claims by calling our 24-hour claims service on 1800 252 461 or speak to your insurance broker or adviser.

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February 2010

• Feb

  25

  It’s time for an insurance health check

  Have you reassessed whether you have the right home and contents insurance cover in place for your family’s needs?

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