Severe storms with hail, lightning, strong winds and heavy rain are unpredictable and can strike quickly with devastating results. Check with your Insurance Broker before a storm strikes to ensure your policies are up to date and reflect your needs and situation.
Hail storms occur across Canada, but none are as furious as the storms in Alberta.
"Hailstorm Alley" runs from south of Calgary to central and northern Alberta. This area is host to over 40 hail storms every year causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Due to Alberta’s geography and weather patterns, hailstorms are have a serious impact across the province.
Statistics show Calgary to be the hailstorm capital of the country, and Alberta to be the most disaster-prone of Canada’s provinces. More than half of the country’s severe weather insurance claims are from Alberta.
In August 2014, a severe wind, rain, and hail storm in and around Airdrie resulted in $450 million in insured damages.
The destructive history of hail storms in Alberta means that being prepared is essential for residents.
Check with your insurance representative to ensure your policies are up to date and serve your particular needs.
Review them and ensure you are familiar with the deductibles, coverage limits and replacement values. If anything is unclear, your insurance representative can provide additional information.
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