All Hail SGI : Saskatoon Hailstorm causes weekend damage, hundreds of claims filed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Things can change at a moment’s notice. Evening plans can turn into overnight escapades. A drive on a whim can turn into a journey for a day. And a beautiful summer day can descend into danger and destruction. That’s exactly what happened last Saturday as a summer storm damaged many vehicles in […]
March Madness: Storm in March caused $50-million in insured damage in eastern Canada
Toronto, Ontario — A storm that moved across eastern Canada from March 26 to 29, caused $50 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Damage reports associated with the storm that brought heavy rain and strong winds spanned the region, from basements being flooded in southern Ontario […]
Storm Watch: IBC kicks off Emergency Preparedness Week with Top 10 Tips to protect you and your property from severe weather
Toronto, Ontario — Severe weather is on the rise across Canada, all while the nation grapples with the pandemic. That’s why the Insurance Bureau of Canada is cautioning Canadians to plan ahead and be prepared. “Climate change is already causing more frequent and severe weather events across Canada,” said Craig Stewart, vice president of federal […]