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flag Climate change and disasters are spiking insurance costs in Australia, leaving most high-risk, low-income homes uninsured.

flag A new report by Australia's Insurance Council reveals that climate change, frequent natural disasters, poor urban planning, and high inflation are driving up insurance costs, especially for low-income households. flag Extreme weather events cost the nation $4.5 billion annually, with floods, storms, bushfires, and cyclones causing $1.4 billion in losses from events like ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. flag Over 75% of the 242,000 homes at severe flood risk are uninsured, mostly in low-income areas, while Australia ranks second globally in weather-related financial losses. flag Insurers are urging the government to create a $30 billion flood defence fund and reform zoning laws to prevent construction in high-risk zones as the population grows.

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