Originally published: Asia Insurance Review, 15 September 2021
Australians who live in houses seem the most likely to experience damage from general storms – such as those with heavy winds, lightning, or heavy rain.
Hail also damages a greater proportion of houses than it does any other type of dwelling, according to the findings of a survey commissioned by the insurer Budget Direct.
The survey results also show that townhouses and duplexes seem to take more damage from flooding than other types of properties. Units and apartments seem to be the least damaged by the weather in general.
The survey was conducted by Pureprofile on behalf of Budget Direct in June 2021. The survey was conducted online with a total sample size of 1,000 weighted and representative of all Australian adults (aged 18+).
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