Australia: Insured losses from bushfires have risen to more than US$139m

Published on January 29, 2026
Insured losses from the bushfires that have been burning through parts of Victoria, Australia, since 7 January are estimated to have reached more than A$200m ($139m) across more than 3,100 claims.
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