News

• • 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

  20

  Entries for CGU’s $10,000 Bust-a-Move with Gary competition close on Thursday evening – you can still win this!

  CGU’s ‘Bust-a-Move with Gary’ competition is about to close – but there is still time for you to enter and win the $10,000 cash first prize. Find out how here.

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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

  17

  Media Release: CGU supports customers impacted by the Melbourne storms

  CGU Insurance has taken immediate action to support customers impacted by the severe weather that hit Melbourne and parts of Victoria over the recent long weekend. The insurer has received over 4,500 claims so far, mostly for damage to homes and vehicles.
  

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• Mar

  11

  Insurance information for CGU customers impacted by the Melbourne storms

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

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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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December 2009

• Dec

  03

  Who is CGU's latest rap star? Gary. And he's a bricklayer!

  In August 2009, the national ‘Give Yourself A Rap’ competition was launched due to the overwhelming feedback from the public following the CGU ‘Bill the alpaca farmer’ and ‘Susan the providore’ rap commercials airing between March and June 2009. the competition has been won and run with Gary the bricklayer's hilarious entry.

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November 2009

• Nov

  28

  Make sure you're covered this holiday season

  Over the holiday period the majority of us are guilty of eating too much, drinking too much and spending too much. One thing we are also guilty of is not protecting our homes, health, cars and businesses as we focus on our families, festivities and having fun.

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• Nov

  28

  CGU’s home and contents policy wins CANNEX national award for best product

  CGU’s home and contents policy has been deemed one of the best nationally in the latest CANSTAR CANNEX home and contents star ratings report.

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August 2009

• Aug

  03

  Lights! Camera! Action! Can 'You put the U in CGU'?

  CGU is running an exciting competition to find the writer and star of its next television advertising campaign, with the winner walking away with up to $25,000 plus the opportunity to have their CGU advert made for television.

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March 2009

• Mar

  19

  Whoever you are, whatever you do: Meet Susan the providore and Bill the alpaca farmer!

  CGU's new national television and radio advertising campaign features two great characters showing how 'We put the You in CGU'.

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