AA Insurance says it is expecting an explosion in claims associated with Cyclone Gabrielle in the coming days as power and services begin to return across the North Island.
Suncorp, the part owner of AA Insurance, said it has brought in two teams of 100 specialists to help process claims.
Company general operations manager Simon Hobbs said they want to remind Kiwis there is no rush to make a claim if they are unable to reach the insurer.