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APRA Warns One in Four Australian Homes Uninsurable by 2050

4/13/2026

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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) stress test indicates one in four Australian homes may become uninsurable by mid-century.
The result threatens financial stability, the mortgage market, and urban planning.
Although not responsible for climate risks, the insurance industry must price and manage them.
Australia’s approach in the next decade—risk pools, regulatory changes, or building standards reform—will be critical and closely watched globally.

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Story summary

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) stress test indicates one in four Australian homes may become uninsurable by mid-century.
The result threatens financial stability, the mortgage market, and urban planning.
Although not responsible for climate risks, the insurance industry must price and manage them.
Australia’s approach in the next decade—risk pools, regulatory changes, or building standards reform—will be critical and closely watched globally.