Flood

Sewer flooding insurance claims in Windsor at 5-year low

City government attributes the drop in claim numbers to effective anti-flooding infrastructure projects

An Australian lesson for Canadian flood insurers: Expert

Australia has experienced its share of catastrophic flooding resulting in efforts to harness data to mitigate risk. Expert Karl Sullivan shares how a similar approach can benefit Canadians

‘Flood is the new fire’ warns environmental expert

Severe rain events and a changing climate mean flood risk is rising across Canada – what does this mean for the insurance industry?

The $60-million answer to overland flooding?

Want to be part of the national insurance solution to overland flood risk? The government has opened the door to proposals as part of its new National Disaster Mitigation Program

Deal between TransAlta and Government of Alberta to mitigate flood risk in province

A new agreement between the Government of Alberta and power company TransAlta will take action against some of the province’s most flood-prone zones – but will it reduce premiums?

Keep your clients aware – and prepared

RSA’s Waterproof Coverage specifically caters to homeowners who need clear advice to help them assess property needs, and offers them added confidence that their homes are covered for any flood-related damage

Flood risk mitigation: What every broker should know

Given global climate change, water-related damage is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue for home and small-business owners in Canada

Are your clients exposed to catastrophic Canadian weather?

Losses resulting from severe weather-related incidents are on the rise in Canada – are your clients at risk to some of the most common catastrophic weather events?

Flood maps off limits in this city

100 neighborhoods have been mapped for flooding in this especially vulnerable city – but at the moment, they are for No Eyes Only

Alberta’s weather a catastrophe for insurers

Climate change has caused severe weather events and one province has the insurance payouts to prove it