Market spotlight - Australia

Nat CAT in Australia not a 'surprise', but do reflect gaps in readiness

By Sarah Si -

Source: Asia Insurance Review | May 2026

Insurer ‘surprise’ to disasters in Australia reflects gaps in surge readiness, rather than actual surprise to predictable events, and requires mature CAT operating models with clear triggers.

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Market spotlight - Australia

Nat CAT in Australia not a 'surprise', but do reflect gaps in readiness

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