Suburban Australian home with flood and bushfire risk indicators, illustrating rising home insurance costs due to natural disasters.
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How Natural Disasters Are Changing Home Insurance Premiums in Australia

Natural disasters are driving sharp premium increases across Australia, with flood-prone properties seeing rises up to 50%. Insurers face higher claims costs from extreme weather—$2.19 billion in 2023-24 alone. High-risk homeowners need flood-specific coverage and resilience upgrades to manage costs. Your home insurance bill arrived last month. The premium jumped another 15%. You're not alone. Across Australia, homeowners are watching…

By Jennifer Walsh

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