Flood

IBC praises flood mitigation investment

Body has advocated for disaster resiliency many times, reminding everyone that floods hurt both consumers and insurers

Federal government pledges multi-million funding for GTA flood projects

It is the first project announced from the federal disaster fund

Displaced Ontario residents return to flood-damaged homes

Mayor says many residents do not have flood insurance

Federal, provincial governments to offer disaster relief in southern New Brunswick

Disaster relief is for residents and organizations that sustained flood-related damage earlier this year

Ontario city residents petition to save flood-preventing woodlot from development

Locals are concerned that the development of the woodlot – considered a natural anti-flood measure by the insurance industry – could raise flood risks

Study: Canadian flood mapping information is “inadequate, incomplete, hard to locate”

The difficulty of obtaining proper flood information comes as provincial governments begin to step away from providing financial assistance

Insurer’s flood initiatives reach new heights as risk grows

Residential flood insurance in Canada has come a long way since it was first made available in 2015

The Co-operators announces multi-year funding for flood risk awareness program

Insurer hopes to address the growing flood risk awareness gap in Canada

Montreal suburb calls for residents to file water main break claims with city

Burst main pipe led to flooded basements and extensive water damage

Study: Weather-driven insurance claims have more than quadrupled over the last decade

Researchers also found that many homeowners are not preparing enough for the effects of climate change