Australia’s cyclone pool – the journey so far, and what its data is telling us
21 March 2025
Commentary from ARPC Head of Public Affairs and Communications, Alexander Drake, first published in Consorseguros Digital.
Since 2023, ARPC has been a member of the World Forum of Catastrophe Programmes, an international platform for government created or government sponsored insurance schemes covering natural catastrophes. The platform aims to enhance global resilience by promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its members.
As a member of the World Forum of Catastrophe Programmes, ARPC engages with its international members to exchange insights and experiences related to catastrophe risk management.
ARPC’s Head of Public Affairs and Communications, Alexander Drake recently provided commentary in the autumn 2025 digital magazine of Spain’s government insurance provider for catastrophic risk ‘Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros’.
The article discusses the establishment and progress of Australia’s cyclone pool, which aims to mitigate the financial impact of cyclones on affected communities and ensure the availability of affordable insurance. It highlights the journey so far, the data collected, and the impact on risk management and insurance in the region.