We’ve got you, Queensland

Communities across south east Queensland and northern New South Wales continue to recover from the devastating floods in February and March 2022.

During the repair and rebuild phase, RACQ is here to provide ongoing support to its members, partners and the Queensland community.

Our response

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    15,837 total insurance claims
    More than $216 million paid out for members so far.
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    13,132 property claims
    More than 73% of home claims finalised. 
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    2,705 motor claims
    More than 98% of motor claims finalised.
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    Supply chain impacts
    The complexity in property repairs relies on different trades to carry out work. The insurance industry is also affected by significant demand on trade resources and materials.

Figures last updated 12 December 2022*

RACQ flood response

The 2022 flood catastrophe is the second costliest extreme weather event in Australia’s history. We also have more than 2,000 trades and other personal working to help affected members, while managing the significant demand and shortages facing the country's trade and supply networks. We’re on the ground assisting local communities rebuild through our RACQ Foundation program.

Make a claim

The sooner a claim is lodged the sooner we can help. RACQ members can lodge a claim online or over the phone.

FAQs

While you're here

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Home insurance FAQs
Get answers to your home insurance questions today. Check out our Home FAQs page.

Things to note

*Statistics include RACQ motor vehicle and RACQ home building, contents and landlord claims lodged between 22 February 2022 – 12 December 2022. These claims have been categorised against the Insurance Council of Australia declared Catastrophe #221 and #212 in south east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

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