94% of Canadian homes can now access overland flood insurance, IBC finds
To that end, the report calls on governments to strengthen land-use planning policies that discourage development in high-risk…
Edmonton-area storms cause $230 million in insured damage since May – IBC
Much of Alberta sits within what the industry calls Hailstorm Alley, a corridor stretching from High River through…
IBC issues guidance for Ottawa residents following Canada Day storm
“The widespread flooding affecting communities across the Ottawa region is having a significant impact on residents, families and…
IBC warns of seasonal property coverage gaps as Canada heads into summer
Seasonal and vacation property insurance covers properties used for part of the year, including cottages, cabins, trailers and…
Canada’s auto theft claims drop 27% but crisis still ‘far from over’ – IBC
From national summit to action plan On Feb. 8, 2024, the National Summit on Combating Auto Theft brought…
IBC unveils three-point plan to strengthen climate resilience
Power emphasized that resilience is not solely a government responsibility but a shared one involving insurers, communities and…
Rising catastrophe claims strain Canada’s property insurance sector — IBC
The volume of claims filed in 2024 represented a 443% increase over the 20-year average, significantly straining insurers’…
Wind damage: What Canadian homeowners need to know about insurance coverage
Hurricane Fiona in 2022 remains the clearest example. With gusts topping 100 km/h, the storm caused widespread damage…
Wind damage: What Canadian homeowners need to know about insurance coverage
Hurricane Fiona in 2022 remains the clearest example. With gusts topping 100 km/h, the storm caused widespread damage…
Important Insurance Information for Residents
HALIFAX, NS, Aug. 12, 2025 /CNW/ – As several out-of-control wildfires threaten communities across Atlantic Canada – most…
Canada’s property insurance under stress as climate risk accelerates
Insurance premiums are rising in tandem with the losses. According to Statistics Canada, property insurance rates for new…