Insurers Urge Australia to Launch $21 Billion Flood Defense Fund

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Insurance Journal - Mar 02, 2026

Insurers in Australia are urging legislators to set up a A$30 billion ($21.4 billion) flood defense fund as the nation grapples with surging costs from extreme weather events. Funding would be used on tasks including the addition of more flood-protection …...

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