Costly Claims: Calgary hailstorm in August results in nearly $2.8 billion in insured damages, says CatIQ estimates
Calgary, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has indicated that the hailstorm that hit the Calgary, Alberta area in early August has resulted in nearly $2.8 billion in insured losses—the second costliest event in Canada’s insurance history. The storm in question specifically occurred on August 5, 2024, with Environment and Climate Change Canada […]
Healing from Hail: IBC ready to help following destructive hailstorm in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has reported that it is ready to help those recover from a destructive hailstorm that occurred in the Calgary, Alberta, area on August 5, 2024. The hailstorm in question specifically occurred on Monday evening, wherein Environment Canada meteorologists issued an emergency alert for Calgary and other […]
Damaged Hoods: Alberta Hail Storm results in damage to over 70 vehicles, cars
Calgary, Alberta – A severe Alberta storm made its way across Alberta on Monday and into Tuesday, leaving destruction in its wake. Baseball-sized hail was the main culprit of the damage, as it fell from the sky Monday onto unsuspecting drivers commuting on the Queen Elizabeth II highway in Alberta. The hail forced cars on […]
Storm Runoff: Seven months later and Calgary collision shops still repairing damage from June 13 hailstorm
Calgary, Alberta – “It was the worst storm I’ve ever seen in my career,” said Cassie Rossen, manager of Dilawri Collision Centre, recounting that June day that managed to make the spring of 2020 even worse for the city of Calgary. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released a report on Monday outlining the most […]
