Complaints Handling
What to do if you have a complaint
Pet Insurance
Our commitment to you
We work hard to provide the highest quality customer service. However, we understand that occasionally issues may arise, and you may have a complaint as a result. We have developed the following Complaints and Dispute Resolution Process which seeks to resolve your complaints fairly and efficiently.
Step 1: Call Us
If you would like to make a complaint please call us on 1300 738 730, or email petinsurance.enquiries@swaggle.com.au to contact one of our team members, who will do their best to assist you. If our team member is unable to resolve your complaint, they will refer the complaint to a manager.
We will seek to resolve your complaint within 15 business days, provided we have all the information necessary to deal with your complaint. If we need further information, we will agree on an alternative timeframe with you.
For escalated unresolved complaints there is a further escalation point to an internal dispute resolution specialist to assist with resolution.
Step 2: Contact our internal dispute and resolution team
A dispute is any ‘unresolved complaint’ you have raised with us, with a request that we remedy the situation. We will keep you fully informed throughout the process, will provide updates every 10 business days and will respond to you provided we have sufficient information to deal with the dispute, within 30 calendar days. Where we need further information, we will agree on an alternative timeframe with you.
You can contact us regarding a dispute or to get an update regarding an ongoing dispute on 1300 738 730 Monday - Friday (9 – 6pm AEDT) or email us at petinsurance.enquiries@swaggle.com.au.
Step 3: External Dispute Resolution
If we are unable to resolve your dispute to your satisfaction, we will inform you of your options for external review. There are several external dispute resolution options which may be available to you.
These include:
the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
- Online: www.afca.org.au
- Email: info@afca.org.au
- Phone: 1800 931 678
- Mail:
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
GPO Box 3
Melbourne VIC 3001
the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (we will provide details of this service, which applies in the instance of disputes regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information)
the formal legal process, including:
- the courts
- mediation
- arbitration
- small claims tribunals.
If you require any additional information or support, please call us on 1300 738 730 or email us at petinsurance.enquiries@swaggle.com.au.
Hearing or communication needs
If you have special hearing or communication needs please contact us via the National Relay Service (NRS) and provide NRS with the our Pet Insurance number 1300 738 730.
For more information, visit the National Relay Service Website.
If you require further assistance, please email us petinsurance.enquiries@swaggle.com.au
Translator and Interpreter Services
When you call, let us know you’d like to use an interpreter and we’ll arrange it for you.
Call us on 1300 738 730.
Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS) are available 24/7 and their interpreters speak over 160 languages. They’re available over the phone and in person.
Terms and conditions
Product related
Standard underwriting criteria apply. Swaggle Pet Insurance is issued by Guild Insurance Limited (ABN 55 004 538 863, AFSL 233791) (Guild). CGBV1 Pty Ltd (trading as: Swaggle) is an authorised representative (AR number 001306894) of Guild, and receives commission for each insurance policy sold. Any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into consideration your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice you should consider its appropriateness. You should read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination before deciding whether to acquire an insurance policy.