NatCat Navigations: 2024 insured NatCat losses could reach $9 billion by end of year, says ICLR executive
Toronto, Ontario — According to recent reports, Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry is set to pay close to $9 billion in natural catastrophe (NatCat) losses by the end of the year. As noted by Canadian Underwriter on its webinar, ‘Canada in a de-globalized world,’ which occurred last Thursday: “thus far, the official tally in […]
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 […]