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29 January 2026Insurance

Southeastern Australia bushfires set to cost insurers $137m

Bushfires sweeping through parts of Victoria, Australia since January 7 are estimated to cost insurers over A$200 million ($137 million), according to the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA).

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