Catastrophe & Flood

IBC warns earthquake could trigger $180 billion in losses, calls for stronger resilience plan

IBC warns earthquake could trigger $180 billion in losses, calls for stronger resilience plan

A major earthquake in B.C. or Quebec could send shockwaves through the national economy, with insurers and experts warning that many losses are preventable

Branislav Urosevic Apr 06, 2026
Zurich Canada CEO: Don’t let 2025 fool you – climate risk is still set by 2024’s record CAT losses

Zurich Canada CEO: Don’t let 2025 fool you – climate risk is still set by 2024’s record CAT losses

After an unusually quiet year for weather losses, Paul Jackson warns Canada can’t ease off resilience investments

Most Canadians shrug off flooding risk as spring thaw begins

Most Canadians shrug off flooding risk as spring thaw begins

80% of major Canadian cities are located partly on or near vulnerable areas

Ontario-Quebec ice storm insured losses rise to $466 million, IBC says

Ontario-Quebec ice storm insured losses rise to $466 million, IBC says

Insurers call for stronger flood and wildfire defences

Wawanesa Insurance provides over $200,000 in wildfire grants

Wawanesa Insurance provides over $200,000 in wildfire grants

The grants underscore the growing role of local vegetation management and resilience planning in keeping property risks insurable

Severe storms dethrone hurricanes as costliest insured weather peril

Severe storms dethrone hurricanes as costliest insured weather peril

It's not the big-name disasters keeping insurers up at night anymore – it's something far more frequent and harder to predict

Small municipalities exposed as dam failure leaves insurance gaps

Small municipalities exposed as dam failure leaves insurance gaps

Pinkerton flood highlights funding disputes and limited coverage for dam-related losses

Ontario snowfall: Insurers on alert for localized claims uptick

Ontario snowfall: Insurers on alert for localized claims uptick

Brokers urged to reinforce risk controls amid shifting road conditions

Atlantic Canada homeowners urged to brace for spring thaw as flood risk rises

Atlantic Canada homeowners urged to brace for spring thaw as flood risk rises

Shore up properties and review flood and sewer-backup coverage before water levels rise, IBC warns

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