Minor altercation with a gate post on Sunday; claim lodged online on Monday; confirmed and assessed (remotely; I'm in Mt Beauty) on Tuesday; quote and claim accepted today (Wed.). OnePath/QBE.

Getting a replacement number plate: 4 attempts and one hour online, no go. Trip to the VicRoads agency as listed on the website: they haven't been one for several years and have repeatedly told VR. 25 minutes on the phone (at mobile rates) finally did it. $60 for one plate!