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ICA raises status of Victoria bushfires to ‘Insurance Catastrophe’ as claims near 2,400

The council maintains estimates that 30% of property claims are total losses, while noting that commercial losses are also expected to be significant.

Reih Angeles

January 16, 2026

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ICA raises status of Victoria bushfires to ‘Insurance Catastrophe’ as claims near 2,400