Insurance companies need to push through bushfire claims as quickly as possible, said Labor's South Coast spokesman Ryan Park.
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The Keira MP has written to the Insurance Council of Australia to ensure both business and residential claims are processed quickly to allow those on the South Coast and elsewhere to get back on their feet as soon as possible.
He said insurance companies needed to send in their assessors to fire-ravaged areas as soon as it was safe to do so.
"Everyone needs to now be focused on assisting the communities impacted by this devastating firestorm and that includes insurance companies, by making sure customers are getting their claims assessed as soon as possible and funds released to enable them to begin the task of rebuilding, Mr Park said.
"Many residents and small business owners have now returned to their properties and infrastructure that has been destroyed or damaged and need all the help they can get to rebuild their lives and businesses."