Code of Practice
The General Insurance Code of Practice sets out a commitment by the general insurance industry to aim for the best standards of service possible, and to promote better relations between customers and insurers.
The Code describes standards in areas such as buying insurance, claims handling, responding to catastrophes and disasters, information and education and dispute resolution. Introduced in 1995 with the backing of consumer groups, the federal government, insurers and the Insurance Council of Australia, it was revised in 2005.
More information on the Code, or a copy of the Code, can be obtained from the Insurance Ombudsman Service (IOS). You can contact the IOS on
1300 780 808, toll free, or you can access the Code at
www.codeofpractice.com.au
