What you need to know about managing your car insurance policy online

Getting started with the GIO app has never been easier, allowing you to make claims and manage your policy wherever you are.

To begin, download the GIO app from the App Store or Google Play, once downloaded open the app.

If you haven't used the GIO app or GIO online services before, click Get Started to set up an account.

To set up your account you'll be asked to accept our terms and conditions, to read them click Terms and Conditions.

When you're ready press Accept to continue.

There are three steps to set up your account.

Step one: fill out the new user form.

Step two: enter your best email address

and the mobile number. Just ensure you use the same mobile number you have registered on your policy.

Step three: create a password.

When creating your password remember to follow the requirements.

When you've chosen your password press Done, then Sign Up.

It's best to store that password somewhere secure so you don't forget it.

But if you do, don't worry, you can always reset it.

You will receive a verification email within a few minutes of signing up.

If you haven't received it, check your junk and spam folders.

Once you have received it, open the email and click link to verify.

Back in the app, it's time to link your insurance policy.

Once you have logged in for the first time, you'll be asked if you

want to link your policy, press Link Policies Now.

Fill in your policy number and date of birth.

Your policy number can be found on your certificate of insurance that you received when you first purchased your policy.

Once you've pressed Next, we'll send a verification code to your mobile number, once verified your policy will be linked.

You can now manage your details from the GIO app.

You can also link other policies, or get a quote for a new policy from the home screen.

For more help on managing your policy online head to www.gio.com.au.

Need to make a claim online?

It's easy with the GIO App.

If you need help getting started with the GIO App, check out the video, how to get started with the GIO App.

Once you are set up, choose the policy you would like to claim on.

You can also make a claim from the claim section of the app by selecting the plus button, which will trigger a list of your policies you can claim against.

Then confirm the policy you would like to claim on.

Fill out all the details surrounding the incident, date, location, what happened and damage to your vehicle.

Next, fill out both parties' driving details.

This could either be your own or whoever was driving your vehicle at the time of the incident.

Finally, confirm that all the details are correct before lodging the claim.

You can also lodge a claim online at gio.com.au/claims using the same steps as you would for the app.

For more information on using GIO Online Services to claim and manage your policy, check out more How-To videos in the description below.

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[Instructor] Through the GIO app,

you can manage your GIO policy, here's how.

With GIO, managing your policy online has never been easier.

In the time it takes to toast some bread, you can update your details and policy using the GIO app or by visiting our website.

First, let's look at how you can manage your policy with the GIO app.

To change your details, such as your phone number or address, first, open the app.

From the home screen, tap the insurance policy you want to update.

This will take you to a screen with more information about your policy.

Press Update to begin making your changes.

Once opened, you'll see a list of options that you can update.

Select Contact details right at the bottom for updating things like your email, address, and phone number.

It's that easy.

If you want to update details on your GIO policy using your home computer or laptop, begin by visiting our website.

Once you've logged in to your GIO profile and on the home screen, select the policy you want to manage.

In this case, let's select the motor insurance policy.

A popup box like this should appear with details about your vehicle's make and model right up the top, policy details to the bottom right, and to the left, a list of actions in blue.

Click Update policy on the left-hand side of the popup box.

You'll be presented with a range of options to update both your personal details or your car details.

If perhaps you've started catching public transport to work and you want to update your driving habits, you would click on Driving habits.

Fill out any questions asked, then click Continue.

You may now be notified of a change in your premium.

A range of factors may influence your premium, including driving habits.

Click Confirm if you're happy with this.

Finally, a popup box may appear asking you to confirm you've answered truthfully and accurately.

Only check this box if you've read through this information and understand that it is your responsibility to not make a misrepresentation.

Once you're ready, click Continue.

And that's it, all done.

GIO will send you your new certificate of insurance within the next five business days.

If you need assistance at all during this process, George, the GIO virtual assistant, can help.

Head to gio.com.au, and click on the red chat box on the bottom right of the page to begin a conversation.

Happy updating.

If you're a GIO Car Insurance policy holder, you can help ensure your vehicle doesn't get caught in a storm.

Head over to the GIO app to turn on Weather Alerts so you can be ready the

next time a storm comes.

The GIO app also includes a hail warning feature to help you avoid hail damage to your car.

First, open the app and head to your profile.

Press Notifications and to toggle Weather Alerts On.

Lucky, Gina had hail alerts turned on.

Not sure how to get started with the GIO app?

The How To Get Started  with the GIO app video can show you how.