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APRA submits findings on SME recovery gaps after Australian disasters

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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APRA submitted findings to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services in March 2026. This submission relates to research commissioned by QBE Insurance Group, which tracked small business numbers across nearly 1,000 regions following seven major bushfires, floods, and cyclones between 2018 and 2023. The study found that business numbers in affected communities peaked at 9% below expected levels two years after a disaster.

From insurancebusinessmag.com

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The research indicates that affected communities remained around 7% below expected levels three years after a disaster, representing roughly $36 million in annual economic activity that does not occur. These findings raise questions about whether standard business interruption indemnity periods accurately reflect actual post-disaster recovery timelines.

From insurancebusinessmag.com

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    ASIC could be affected by the systemic risk identified regarding gaps in SME insurance coverage.

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