Debbie, flood insurance talks come to Qld

The Insurance Council of Australia will hold forums in Mackay and Proserpine from Monday to help claimants struck by Cyclone Debbie and its aftermath.

Helen Muller stands in the ruins of her double garage in Proserpine

The Insurance Council of Australia will hold forums to help claimants struck by Cyclone Debbie. (AAP)

Policy holders who lodged claims after being battered by Cyclone Debbie and subsequent flooding in Queensland will be able to take part in forums held in the recovery zone.

The Insurance Council of Australia will hold forums in Mackay and Proserpine on Monday and Tuesday evenings respectively, with claimants invited to come along to discuss any concerns.

"The forums are open only to householders and businesses who have lodged claims, which preserves their privacy and allows insurers to focus their resources on those who need the most assistance," ICA chief executive Rob Whelan said in a statement.

The three-hour forums come after similar meetings were held in Lismore and Tweed Heads last week.

Legal Aid and Financial Ombudsman Service representatives will also take part.

An ICA estimate from mid-April put insured losses incurred by the wild weather in Queensland and NSW at a total of $660 million, from more than 41,000 claims.


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