PERILS raises industry loss estimate for Victoria Bushfires to AU$810m

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Reinsurance News - Apr 13, 2026

PERILS, the Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider, has lifted its second insurance industry loss estimate for the Victoria Bushfires, which took place from January 7th to 13th, 2026, to AU$810 million. These fires destroyed 900 buildings, including 330 homes, and impacted infrastructure,...

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