Severe rain and weather: If you are a Vero customer and need to claim, fill out our online claims form Claims | Vero or contact your broker.
21 July, 2017
The whole country has been hit by some wild weather today, with heavy rainfall, flooding and strong winds in many parts of the South Island. If your property has been damaged by the storm, we’re here to help you and your family recover as quickly as possible.
Here are a few things we recommend you do to stay safe and get things sorted:
People first
Your safety is most important of all. So make sure everyone’s OK. Check yourself, your family and then the neighbours for injuries. Avoid driving, stay indoors and keep an eye out for any live media updates.
In the event of an emergency, phone Call us111
Then property
Make sure the building looks safe to enter. Carefully check the structure for damage, as well as gas, water or electrical lines and appliances. Try to put out any small fires and clean up spilled liquids. Take extra care around naked flames, electricity or gas, broken items, and anything that might fall.
Take photographs
It’s a good idea to take photographs of any damage. This will help us resolve your claim more quickly.
Contact us as soon as you can
We’re here to help. You can call us any time onCall us0800 808 121 if you’re a Vero, AMP, ANZ or Warehouse Money customer.
Alternatively, contact your insurance broker or adviser for more information.
Or click here to make a claim.
Media enquiries
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Kimberley Cameron
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