ICA: Victoria bushfire prompts surge in insurance claims

Published on January 16, 2026
Claims continue to mount following the devastating bushfire that swept through central Victoria. As of 13 January, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) reported nearly 1,400 claims, encompassing
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