EQC Natural Disaster

EQC NATURAL DISASTER CLAIMS—BAU, Events & Catastrophes

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has partnered with a range of New Zealand’s private insurers to manage EQCover claims for natural disaster insurance cover on behalf of Toka Tū Ake Earthquake Commission (EQC).

From providing end-to-end claims solutions to utilising our nationwide team of land specialists, we are adept at managing these specialised claims—whether it be BAU, an event, or a natural catastrophe.

WHY PARTNER WITH GB

GB has one of the largest EQC-accredited and specialised land adjusting teams in New Zealand. With considerable experience in managing EQCover claims and associated land adjusting for large catastrophes, such as the Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes, Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle, and smaller events causing land damage. We have been involved in providing expertise, service, and support for all those affected.

We specialise in the provision of loss adjusting services for EQCover. Our people are experts in EQC claims. Our nationwide team of more than 40 EQC accredited land specialists has a long tenure of working in this segment and what it takes to provide exceptional quality service to our clients and their customers.

GB’s customisable loss adjusting systems, smartphone technology, field tools (including drones and similar surveying technologies), and processes allow our clients to significantly enhance the claims experience by providing direct access to relevant data 24/7.

Through our nationwide presence and our global business, we truly understand the requirements of responding to CAT events throughout New Zealand and Australia. All our systems are compliant with the EQC Data and Reporting Requirements that have been defined by EQC as part of the Natural Disaster Response Model (EQCover).

The combined impact of all these factors means that clients can operate a variable cost model, control overall operating expense, and avoid capital requirements while delivering superior outcomes for customers and brokers alike.