How to prevent mould from taking hold in your home after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
If you live in an area that was lashed by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, chances are your home is feeling a little damp right now. And with damp comes the unwelcome likelihood of mould appearing on your walls, furniture and belongings. While it can be a headache to keep at bay, it can also be toxic […]
How to lodge an insurance claim for damage from ex-Cyclone Alfred
Working out how to claim insurance is confusing at the best of times. During a natural disaster it can be even more difficult. Since making landfall on Saturday, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has brought days of strong winds, falling debris, power outages and severe weather to residents in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. Ex-Cyclone […]
How to get ‘insurance-ready’ for Cyclone Alfred and minimise stressful claims
Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall on Saturday and will bring days of severe weather and potentially hundreds of thousands of insurance claims. When devastating floods smashed four states in 2022, many policyholders waited up to two years to have their claims resolved and many cases were “badly mishandled” by insurers, an inquiry found. […]
How to prepare your home for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Queensland coast later this week, which could impact heavily populated areas in the south-east down to NSW. While some Queenslanders are well-versed in preparing for and weathering a cyclone, for others it could be the first time experiencing a severe weather event like this. It’s even more […]