Catastrophe & Flood

Global insurers retain capital in severe 1-in-250 catastrophe

Global insurers retain capital in severe 1-in-250 catastrophe

Most ratings endure severe climate losses, weaker diversification raises strain

Roxanne Libatique May 08, 2026
Parametric is rewriting the cyclone claims clock

Parametric is rewriting the cyclone claims clock

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle's sweep across northern Australia handed the market a case study in alternative insurance options

NSW and Victoria face ‘ominous conditions’ as storms persist

NSW and Victoria face ‘ominous conditions’ as storms persist

BOM issues severe weather alerts for heavy rain, damaging winds

ARPC cyclone pool reaches 3.2 million‑property portfolio

ARPC cyclone pool reaches 3.2 million‑property portfolio

Insurers see over $1 billion in cyclone‑related claims

$1.5 billion October storm bill pushes 2025 weather losses to $4.8 billion

$1.5 billion October storm bill pushes 2025 weather losses to $4.8 billion

PERILS has set insured losses from the east coast storms that helped drive Australia's 2025 extreme weather bill up by more than 700% on 2024

IAG backs cultural land management in three‑year AbCF deal

IAG backs cultural land management in three‑year AbCF deal

Foundation sees cultural land care supporting safer, more connected communities

Insurers flag funding gap for council flood defences nationwide

Insurers flag funding gap for council flood defences nationwide

ICA details four-step plan for most exposed communities

Suncorp sets five-year aggregate cover above hazard allowance

Suncorp sets five-year aggregate cover above hazard allowance

Program follows hard market, keeps underlying margin range unchanged

Extreme weather reshapes lives and jobs, NRMA Insurance study shows

Extreme weather reshapes lives and jobs, NRMA Insurance study shows

Survey maps mental strain, relocations, and financial adjustments nationwide

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