The proposed registry would give insurers access to richer claims, policy and risk data, helping improve underwriting accuracy, pricing discipline and portfolio management.
Hydropower projects account for nearly 80% of reported losses, with widespread damage to energy infrastructure expected to drive the bulk of insurance claims.
Roof tiles have risen 77% in five years and Queensland build costs went up around 45% since 2021, with insurers receiving 409,094 home claims worth A$11.3bn (US$8.1bn) since 2022, according to ICA fig...