Revved Up: Atlantic auto theft up 13 percent in the first half of 2024; Nova Scotia hit hardest
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Newly released data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicates that Atlantic Canada is becoming a “hot spot for auto theft,” with a 13 percent increase in auto theft claims in the first half of this year—the largest increase in Canada. In addition to the surge in auto theft claims, […]
Claim Pain: New report indicates that automotive insurance costs in Alberta could increase 87.6 percent by 2033
Edmonton, Alberta — A new report from MNP prepared for the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicates that the Alberta government’s automotive insurance cap is negatively impacting drivers in the province with automotive insurance costs projected to rise by 87.6 percent between 2023 and 2033. According to the report, factors influencing the province’s insurance system […]
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 […]
On the Rise: Summer 2024 severe weather results in 228,000 claims; a 406 percent increase compared to previous 20-year average, says IBC
Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s home, auto and business insurers are reporting the most challenging summer on record for damage from weather events and natural disasters, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Four major catastrophes were contributing to approximately 228,000 insurance claims this past summer, says IBC: flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario; the […]
Flooding Fallouts: July flash floods in Toronto and Southern Ontario caused over $940 million in insured damages, reports IBC
Toronto, Ontario — According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the flash flooding that took place in Toronto and other parts of Southern Ontario between July 15 and 16, 2024 is estimated to have caused over $940 million in insured damages. During the torrential rain storm that caused the flash flooding in these areas, almost […]
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 […]
A Catastrophic Calendar: IBC reports insured losses from Nova Scotia’s 2023 wildfires and flooding now approaching half a billion dollars
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has released a “One-Year Update Following 2023 Nova Scotia Wildfires and Flooding” report that details that insured losses in the province are now approaching half a billion dollars. The report specifically highlights the aftermath of two storms that affected the province in the late spring […]
A Dash of Information: Insurance Bureau of Canada launches DASH service to increase industry-directed policy and claims information
Toronto, Ontario — In an official press release, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has announced the launch of the Driver and Auto Search History (DASH) system. This system specifically aims to provide industry-directed policy and claims information to users. The press release also outlined how DASH will be used to provide detailed reports on […]
Climbing Costs: Insurance Bureau of Canada reveals Ontario’s top ten costliest cities for auto theft claims; reports record-shattering 524 percent cost increase in last five years
Toronto, Ontario — For the first time, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has released a list of the top ten costliest cities in Ontario for auto theft claims, and further, reveals a 524 percent cost increase across Ontario since 2018. According to the newly released data, auto theft claims costs have also surpassed $1 […]
Icy Insurance: Deep freeze in Western Canada estimated to have caused over $180 million in insured damages
Edmonton, Alberta — The deep freeze that Western Canada experienced in January is now estimated to have caused over $180 million in insured damages, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). On January 12 in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, daytime highs dropped far below the seasonable normal and persisted for […]
