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Supporting you through natural disasters

Whether you’re faced with a bushfire, flood, cyclone or storm, dealing with the advent and aftermath of a natural disaster can feel overwhelming and isolating.

But you don’t have to do it alone. Here’s some of the support that’s available to you as a Resolution Life customer.
 

Lodge a claim

If you’ve experienced a serious illness or injury due to a natural disaster, we’ll guide you through the claim lodgement process with speed, clarity and compassion. Visit our claims page to get started.
 

How to make a claim

Visit our claims page for step-by step instructions on making a claim. Or you can call our claims team on 0800 267 425 between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

We’re ready to help whenever it’s safe for you to get in touch. Or, if you prefer, you can reach out to your financial adviser.
 

Premium relief options

If a severe weather event has disrupted your financial wellbeing, either directly or as part of your involvement in a volunteering or emergency response, we can help.

Call us on 0800 267 425 between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. You should also contact your financial adviser to discuss what’s right for you.
 

Staying connected during an emergency

Please follow advice from the emergency services in your area, and remember:  

  • Always call 111 if you’re in immediate danger.
  • Stay updated via local authorities and reliable sources for warnings and evacuation notices.

 

Key Regional Contacts for Emergency Assistance

Stay updated via local authorities and reliable sources for warnings and evacuation notices.

RegionEmergency service Link
National (All NZ)www.civildefence.govt.nz
Northlandwww.nrc.govt.nz/civildefence/in-an-emergency/
Aucklandwww.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz
Waikatowww.waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/regional-hazards-and-emergency-management
Bay of Plentywww.bopcivildefence.govt.nz
Tairāwhiti (Gisborne)www.gdc.govt.nz/services/civil-defence
Hawke’s Baywww.hbemergency.govt.nz
Taranakihttps://taranakiem.govt.nz/
Manawatū-Whanganuiwww.horizons.govt.nz/flood-emergency-management
Wellingtonwww.gw.govt.nz/your-region/emergency-and-hazard-management/
Nelson / Tasmanwww.nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz/
Marlboroughwww.marlborough.govt.nz/civil-defence-emergency-management
West Coastwww.westcoastemergency.govt.nz
Canterburywww.cdemcanterbury.govt.nz
Otagowww.otagocdem.govt.nz
Southlandcdsouthland.nz/

Important information

The content of this website is for information only, it does not contain any financial advice or other professional advice or make any recommendations about a financial product or service being right for you.  The information provided by Resolution Life Australasia Limited ABN 84 079 300 379, NZ Company No. 281363, AFSL No. 233671 (Resolution Life), is of a general nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before taking any action, you should always seek financial advice or other professional advice relevant to your objectives, financial situation and needs, as well as consider the policy document for the product. Any guarantee offered in the product is only provided by Resolution Life.

Resolution Life does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of material on this website nor accepts any liability or responsibility for any acts or decisions based on such information.

Resolution Life can be contacted at resolutionlife.co.nz/contact-us or by calling 0800 808 267.