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Making a 
claim

We know that making an insurance claim can be stressful. That’s why we have a dedicated in-house team of experts to guide you through every step. Our goal? To make the claims process as smooth as possible from start to finish.  

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We’re here
to help 

Need to make a new claim?

Call us on 1300 467 875 and we’ll put you in touch with a dedicated claims expert to help you through the entire process. 

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Already have a claim in progress?

Call your dedicated claims expert directly. Check your emails or mail to find their number.  

Need to make a death claim?

Our claims guide explains the 5 steps in the process.

Supporting you through the entire claims process

You’re not alone

We know this is a difficult time, so you’ll have a dedicated in-house claims expert to guide you every step of the way. 

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We make things simple

We have a simplified administration process and a commitment to efficient case management, so you don’t have to wade through unnecessary paperwork.   

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We’re here to help

We’re passionate about providing a positive result for our members and their loved ones when they need it most. Our role is to support you through the entire claim journey with compassion and respect. 

Our claims 

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Our approach

From your very first call about your insurance claim, we will: 

  1. Use our in-house claims team with dedicated claims relationship officers to proactively and compassionately manage your claim (and any other interested parties) and keep you informed at every step of the way. 
  2. Assist in identifying any cover held with Hostplus that you may be eligible to claim on. 
  3. Provide a single point of contact to assist you throughout your claim journey and to explain the process in simple, clear language. 
  4. Offer accurate and detailed information upfront to assist in managing your claim completely and efficiently. 
  5. Listen and be there to support you through the process at a difficult time and in no way discourage the lodgement of a claim. 
  6. Be honest and transparent and deliver on our promises. 
  7. Be accountable and resolve any issues promptly. 
  8. Treat you with respect at all times. 
  9. Acknowledge and consider your individual circumstances. 
  10. Work together to make the claim experience as simple, easy and positive as possible.  
  11. Do everything that is reasonable to pursue an insurance claim, if the Trustee considers that the claim has a reasonable prospect of success. 
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Our commitments

  1. Recognising this is a difficult time, we’ll work hard to help have all eligible claims approved by the insurer and paid quickly with compassion and empathy.  
  2. We’ll ensure that the insurer treats you fairly and assesses your claim promptly.  
  3. Any adverse decision by the insurer will be reviewed by Hostplus’ Claims Review Committee (CRC). Where they believe the insurer has acted unreasonably or unfairly in a claim decision, they’ll take whatever action is necessary to seek to resolve the outstanding claim.  

Hostplus insurance cover is generally provided by Metlife. Some members may have grandfathered policies with other terms and conditions – please check the relevant insurance guide for details. 

Interpreter services

If you come from a non-English-speaking background, we can work with an interpreter from Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS) to help you make your claim. It’s free to use TIS for insurance claims, and our claims team can guide you through the process.  

To ask for an interpreter, call us on 1300 467 875 between 8.30am and 4.30pm (AEST/AEDT), Monday to Friday. 

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Plan for a financially secure future

If you’ve settled a claim, it may be time to start planning your future. Take the stress out of the unknown with expert financial advice on your best options for the short and long term.  

Need to make a claim? Call us on 1300 467 875