Apia is ready to help bushfire victims

Leading national insurer Apia is urging its policyholders affected by the Victorian bushfires to contact the company immediately by calling its 24 hour telephone line, 13 50 50.

“Our priority at the moment is to meet the immediate needs of our customers. We understand the devastating impact this bushfire has had on local people."

“If your home or car is destroyed or damaged by bushfire, the first things you may need are accommodation and access to financial assistance – we’re here to help with that."

“Currently Apia claims staff around the country are ready to assist, with mobile assessing teams moving into the affected areas,” said Apia Public Relations Manager, Kirsten McLennan.

• For those customers affected by the bushfires, Apia offers the following advice:
• The priority is your personal safety, do not attempt any temporary repairs or clean up that may place you in harms way
• Call 13 50 50 as soon as possible
• Emergency funding to help with living expenses is available immediately.

Apia is a specialist insurer for people over 50 who are not working full time. It provides a full range of home and contents, car, caravan, motorhome and boat insurance and has a network of 34 branches across Australia, serving almost 700,000 customers.

Media information:
Kirsten McLennan, Apia Public Relations Manager, ph 03 8520 1895 or 0466130046
Samantha Valente, Hill and Knowlton, ph 02 9286 0242