Australian insurers face bushfire season losses of £228m
Insurance losses resulting from months of deadly bushfires in Australia are estimated to be A$431m (£228m), according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Since 5 September, the fires have resulted in over 6000 insurance claims across the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
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