Car Insurance

Make a car insurance claim

We're here to help you through your car insurance claim from start to finish. Start your claim online and we’ll guide you through the rest. Follow the steps below to get started.

How to make a claim with Qantas Car Insurance

Prefer to speak with one of our insurance specialists? Give us a call on 13 49 60 so that one of our friendly team members can assist you.

1. Let’s get started

Before you begin, have your policy number, details of when, where and how the incident occurred and any supporting documents ready. For information on all policy inclusions and exclusions, please refer to your Insurance Certificate and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)

2. Tell us what happened

You can lodge your claim online 24/7 by logging in to your account and clicking 'Make a Claim' or, give us a call. Please note that during severe weather, call centre wait times may be extended.

3. Leave it with us

We’ll review your claim within 2 working days of submission and advise you of any applicable excesses. If further information is needed, we’ll contact you regarding the next steps, including assessments of the damage or loss sustained.

4. We’ll finalise your claim

We will let you know the result of your claim within 10 working days of receiving everything we need. Once your claim is accepted, we may repair your car, cash settle or confirm we will cover damage caused to someone else's property. Please note, timelines may vary significantly from claim to claim.

What you’ll need to make a claim

To help speed up the process, we recommend having the following information ready. If you don't have everything right now, that's okay - you can start your claim and provide additional details as they become available.

  • Your Insurance Certificate - to confirm your cover type and any optional benefits

  • Incident details - what happened, when it occurred and where it took place and damage to your vehicle

  • Police report - in cases of theft or malicious damage

  • Involved driver(s) and witness details - including their full name, contact details, address and registration number

  • Tow truck companies - already used in the accident

  • Your Insurance Certificate - to confirm your cover type and any optional benefits

  • Incident details - what happened, when it occurred and where it took place and damage to your vehicle

  • Police report - in cases of theft or malicious damage

  • Involved driver(s) and witness details - including their full name, contact details, address and registration number

  • Tow truck companies - already used in the accident

How to find out what is covered in your car insurance policy

For a detailed breakdown of all inclusions and exclusions in your car insurance policy, please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). The PDS provides comprehensive details about what is covered or not covered as part of your policy.

Where can I make or manage a claim?

Where can I make or manage a claim?

First time making a claim? Below, you will be directed to our online policy manager which makes it easy to manage your policy and claims 24/7 -  anytime, anywhere. 

  • Make a claim - takes about 25-30 minutes

  • Manage your claim - see how things are progressing

  • Update your details - view and update your policy or personal information

Start or manage a Claim

We’re here to help

If you need assistance, please reach out to us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Information

Qantas Car Insurance is issued by Auto & General Insurance Company Limited ACN 111 586 353, and is arranged by Qantas Airways Limited (Qantas), Authorised Representative (AR No 261363) of Auto & General Services Pty Ltd AFSL 241411, from whom Qantas receives a commission.

The information on this website is general advice only and does not take into account your individual needs, objectives or financial situation. Before you decide to buy or to continue to hold an insurance product, you should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Target Market Determination (TMD) and Financial Services Guide (FSG). Underwriting criteria applies. Any discounts on both new and renewing policies only apply to the extent that any minimum premium isn't reached.