Words + Meaning
Assessor
The Person your Insurance Company sends to your Property to assess your claim for Property Damage.
Accidental Damage
Property Damage that happens suddenly and without warning.
Asset
Is something you own, such as a Home, Contents or Valuables.
AFCA
If you make a Complaint with your Insurer and you are unable to reach resolution, you can contact The Australian Financial Complaints Authority to review your complaint.
Business Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are business days.
Boarder
A person who rents a bed or room from the Landlord or Caretaker of the Property and has use of the shared facilities.
Tenant
A Person(s) who has a Residential Tenancy Agreement with the Owner of the Property being Rented.
Sub Tenant
A Person who lives in Share Housing and rents a bed or room from the Tenant who has a Residential Tenancy Agreement with the Owner of the Property.
Guest
A person(s) who arranges short stay accommodation with a Property Owner through a Third Party Booking site.
Airbnb
A Third Party booking site for Property Owners to Rent out their Property to Guests.
Owner
The Person(s) or registered Company/Trust/Superfund who legally Own the Property.
Insured Property
The Address of the Property Insured on the Insurer issued Policy documents.
Witness
A Person(s) who saw the Property Damage happen with their own eyes.
Third Party
The Person(s) who caused the Property Loss or Damage or, the Person(s) who have been injured or hurt while on the Insured Property.
Claim
A report to your Insurer explaining why your policy should compensate you for the loss or damage to your Property.
Coverage
The amount of Policy cover you have with the Insurance Company.
Cash Settlement
The amount of money the Insurance Company gives you to arrange repair of the Property Damage on your own.
Excess
The amount of money you agree to pay the Insurance Company when you make a claim on your Policy.
Settlement
Insurance Broker
A qualified Insurance Broker is a professional who usually works for the Client not the Insurer.