FINANCIAL HARDSHIP

We have options to support you if you are experiencing financial hardship.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU


PAYMENT OPTIONS

If you’re in financial difficulty and are finding it difficult to pay your premium, we can offer:

  • A policy health check to review your cover
  • Extend your payment due dates
  • Change your policy from annual to monthly payments
  • Fast-track payment of your refund if you cancel your insurance

CLAIMS EXCESS

If you have a new or existing claim and are unable to pay the excess or claim contribution amount, you can apply for financial hardship support. Depending on your circumstances we may offer:

  • instalment payments
  • delay or extend your payment terms
  • waive the excess or contribution from a claim

NATURAL DISASTERS AND URGENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you have made a natural disaster claim and need urgent financial support, let us know us about your situation. We may:

  • fast track our assessment of your claim
  • fast-track the process we follow to make a decision about your claim, and/or
  • provide you with an emergency payment to provide for your immediate needs.

SUPPORT PAYING DEBT OWED TO US

If you owe us a debt and are unable to pay, you can apply for financial hardship support. Depending on your circumstances we may:

  • put the debt recovery on hold
  • waive your debt (where agreed)
  • agree with you to pay a reduced lump sum amount

These measures are also available if one of our debt collectors is already working with you. Ask for information about our financial hardship process. 


HOW TO APPLY FOR SUPPORT

If you’re going through financial hardship, please call us on 1300 00 CLUB (2582) to talk about your situation.

  • Payment options for your premiums
  • Claims excess and natural disasters
  • Repaying debt owed to us

ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

The National Debt Helpline is a not-for-profit service helping customers get back on track with their finances. They can connect you with professional financial counsellors who offer a free, independent and confidential service.