Victoria bushfire losses rise to US$570m: Perils
April 13 2026 by Andrew Mullen
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January Victoria bushfire losses rise to US$596m: Perils
- July 14
Third industry loss estimate from the catastrophe data provider indicates personal lines accounted for 30% of the loss, commercial lines 68%, and motor 2%.
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BirdsEyeView spies Australia as ‘competitive edge’ opportunity with new wildfire model after seven-figure funding
- June 18
Seasonality of bushfires in Australia is shifting due to climate change, according to founder and CEO James Rendell.
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El Niño raises winter bushfire risk across Australia: IAG
- June 11
While reporting its quietest start in over a decade for weather-related claims, the insurer warned that emerging dry conditions are elevating bushfire risk.
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Victoria bushfire losses reach US$560m: Perils
- February 26
Initial estimate reflects significant property and motor losses after extreme heat and fast‑moving fires swept across rural areas of the Australian state in early January.
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