Calgary hailstorm, 2nd costliest event in Canadian history causes insured losses of $2.8bn

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Reinsurance News - Sep 12, 2024

According to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ), the Calgary hailstorm during early August has resulted in nearly $2.8 billion in insured losses, making it the second-costliest event in Canada’s history, following the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. On Augu...

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