Legal

Sedgwick’s caring counts commitment is to value the right of privacy of the companies and individuals we serve. It is Sedgwick’s policy to comply with all applicable privacy and data protection laws and maintain the trust of those we serve.

Accessibility

  • We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our services and are continuously working to improve accessibility.
    If you encounter any accessibility barriers or wish to make an accessibility related complaint, please contact us.

Australia & New Zealand policies

Australia

 

  • General Insurance Code of Practice (Australia)
    The Insurance Council of Australia Limited has developed the General Insurance Code of Practice (“the Code”), which is a voluntary self-regulatory code. The Code aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry. 

    Sedgwick Australia has adopted the Code on terms agreed with the Insurance Council of Australia and its partnering organisations. For further information on the Code please visit 
    www.codeofpractice.com.auThe Code Governance Committee (CGC) is an independent body that monitors and enforces insurers’ compliance with the Code. For more information on the Code Governance Committee (CGC) go to www.insurancecode.org.au

 

New Zealand

  • Motor Vehicle Register (New Zealand)
    Sedgwick is authorised by Gazette Notice 2025-au4336 to access information held on the Motor Vehicle Register, including the name and address of registered motor vehicle owners. We may collect such information for any of the following purposes: 

      • Where a motor vehicle has been involved in an incident resulting in damage or loss to our customer, to contact the registered owner of that motor vehicle to resolve any financial matters arising out of the incident
      • When verifying entitlement to make a claim or receive a payment under an insurance policy that applies to a motor vehicle, to ensure the registered owner of that vehicle is the person to whom that insurance policy applies.


    Vehicle owners may notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles that they wish to opt out from having their name(s) and address(es) made available under an authorisation. However, please note that access to opted-out information may be granted in limited circumstances where Waka Kotahi has determined that this access is permitted under the Official Information Act 1982, in accordance with section 237(2)(d) of the Land Transport Act 1998.