Opinion: Insurance industry supporting Albertans in their time of need Michele Jarvie — Calgary Herald

Many Albertans know first-hand the importance of insurance in their time of need. Over the past decade, catastrophic events have resulted in $14.3 billion in insurance claims in the province. That’s 44 per cent of the $32.8 billion in severe weather claims made in the entire country over the same period. Natural disasters have beenMany Albertans know first-hand the importance of insurance in their time of need. Over the past decade, catastrophic events have resulted in $14.3 billion in insurance claims in the province. That’s 44 per cent of the $32.8 billion in severe weather claims made in the entire country over the same period. Natural disasters have been larger and occurred more often in Alberta than anywhere else in the country, and they are costing all of us more. Read More …Read More