Loss Announcement:

AUD 810m - PERILS releases second industry loss estimate for the Victoria Bushfires of January 2026

Zurich - 13 Apr 2026

PERILS has today disclosed its second industry loss estimate for the bushfires which affected the state of Victoria in southeastern Australia from 7 to 13 January 2026.

The second estimate, which provides a snapshot of the insurance market three months post-event, is AUD 810 million. This industry loss figure is based on loss data collected from affected insurers and covers property and motor claims.