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 […]
All Hands On Deck: SGI reports 2,500 autoclaims from weekend storm in Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has reported that as of Tuesday afternoon, the insurer has handled 2,527 autoclaims as a result of a storm system that moved across the province over the weekend. Of the claims currently filed, SGI has further reported that most were due to hail damage. SaskToday further noted that […]
Hail-Caused Havoc: MPI opens temporary hail-related damage claims centre; ATA and repairers cite multiple factors creating delays in repairs
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently announced the opening of a temporary hail-related damage claims centre following a storm in the Winnipeg area last week. Specifically, on Wednesday, the Crown corporation announced the opening of the centre at 1981 Plessis Rd. which will offer hail-related damage claims Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. […]
CAMP comes to Calgary: IBC deploys Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion to assist residents of Southern Alberta
Calgary, Alberta — Following the hailstorm in Calgary and the surrounding area, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has deployed its Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (CAMP) to assist affected residents. IBC deploys CAMP to disaster sites that have significant insured damage. Canadians who are suddenly forced to cope with a damaging event – such […]
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 […]
Sherwin-Williams launches Hail Damage Repair System
Mississauga, Ontario — June 6, 2016 — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced the launch of the Hail Damage Repair Process. According to a statement from the company, the new process is a turnkey solution for collision shops repairing cosmetic hail damage. Hail storms invariably cause a spike in automotive insurance claims. Hail damage tends to […]
