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“Major, but not mega events” landed 2018 in the top five years of insured losses
As urban development and economic activity move into higher risk zones, exposure to natural catastrophes grows
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Aon: Tropical cyclones were the major drivers of catastrophe loss in 2018
Report says the last two years have been some of the costliest in terms of weather-related economic loss
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Wildfire preparedness program allows Canadians to apply for funding
Wildfire program is the brainchild of a major insurer and non-profit
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Argo Group announces preliminary loss estimates for Q4 2018
Underwriter’s commitment to restructure reinsurance program pays off
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Agricorp responds to Ontario corn ‘catastrophe’
‘Predictable and stable’ insurance coverage is available
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Several catastrophes result in above-average insured losses in 2018
The industry experienced a large number of mid-sized storms
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Total insured damage from extreme weather in Canada reaches $1.9 billion
Storms at the end of December pushed losses higher for 2018
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Swiss Re reveals massive Q4 claims burden from natural catastrophes
Events south of the border take their toll
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Study suggests human-caused climate change drove 2017 BC wildfires
Study’s authors also warn that things will only get worse as long as climate change remains an issue
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Why parametric insurance policies pay off during catastrophic events
Whether it’s weather or another risk to a company’s bottom line, these solutions can help fill in coverage gaps