‘Caught in a trap’: The most expensive regions for insurance on Australia’s east coast revealed
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Australia's east coast residents face escalating insurance premiums amid increasing climate-related disasters, creating an affordability crisis for homeowners. Despite investing significantly in disaster-resistant home improvements and mitigation measures, property owners discover that these protective upgrades often fail to translate into meaningful premium reductions. This paradox highlights the growing disconnect between individual preparedness efforts and insurers' risk assessments in high-vulnerability regions.
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‘Caught in a trap’: The most expensive regions for insurance on Australia’s east coast revealed
Climate disasters are driving a growing crisis of risk but home-owners are finding that disaster-proofing homes won’t necessarily reduce premiums.
