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Premium disputes

If you disagree with your premium calculation, there are several steps available to you.

Request a review of your premium

Internal review by your insurer

Start by requesting an internal review of your premium from your insurer, whether you’re with icare or a specialised insurer.

Contact SIRA for a premium dispute

If the dispute persists after the internal review, contact SIRA's Regulatory Review team

For policies up to 30 June 2016

If you’re insured through icare, and your issue relates to the Insurance Premiums Order, submit a request for SIRA to resolve the dispute.

Your application must be received within one month of the premium notification, although extensions may be granted under special circumstances.

Contact SIRA’s regulatory reviews branch at regulatory.reviews@sira.nsw.gov.au to request an application form.

For policies from 4pm on 30 June 2016 onwards

If your concern is based on non-compliance with the market practice and premiums guidelines (MPPG), for a specific year, refer the matter to SIRA. An application for a SIRA review should be lodged within 28 days following the outcome of your insurer’s internal review. Please include a copy of the internal review decision from your insurer.

Email SIRA at regulatory.reviews@sira.nsw.gov.au to start this process.

Review by SIRA

When SIRA receives a review application concerning a premium dispute, the focus of the review is on whether the premium has been calculated according to the approved formula and your insurer’s premium filing.

Please note that SIRA does not assess compliance with premium principles outlined in the market practice and premiums guidelines during these reviews, as these principles are considered during the approval of the insurer’s annual premium filing.

Other concerns

If your complaint involves your insurer’s claims management, conduct or any administrative issues, read more about claims disputes or call us on 13  74 72.

Updated 19 December 2024

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