Motorist claim accepted after pre-existing damage denial ruled out 23 June 2022 A motorist who did not disclose a pre-existing dent on her vehicle will have her third-party fire and theft policy claim covered after an Australian Financial Complaints Authority hearing ruled in her favour. Pacific International Insurance denied the woman’s claim, saying she breached … Read more
Motorist loses dispute over undisclosed pre-existing damage 16 June 2022 A driver who wanted his insurer to repair his car and restore it to its pre-accident condition after a collision has lost a claim dispute because he failed to disclose pre-existing damage when purchasing a comprehensive motor policy six months earlier. The claim was made … Read more
A dog owner has been awarded cover for six of seven of the pet’s medical problems during a claim dispute hearing, with the industry adjudicator ruling conditions that arise and are treated during a policy waiting period are not always pre-existing. The dog Daisy’s three eye conditions – a blocked tear duct, excessive watering of … Read more