Overland Flood Insurance
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What Australia’s fires could mean for insurance and real estate in CanadaSome insurers and banks are already scanning addresses for flood risk. Will it be the same for homes at risk from wildfires?MoneyJan 11, 2020
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First your home is flooded — then you lose your mortgage?Repeated flooding brings the risk of mortgage defaults.MoneyMay 4, 2019
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Here’s how much a flooded basement will cost Canadian homeownersA flooded basement could cost you tens of thousands of dollars, even if you think you’re covered by flood insurance.WeatherApr 26, 2019
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The big spring thaw is coming: how to protect your home from floodingHeavy snow accumulation in many parts of the country means a heightened risk of flooding if the weather turns to spring too quickly.MoneyMar 2, 2019
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How the 2013 Calgary flood forced an insurance industry rethink: ‘It changed everything’The Calgary flood forced the insurance industry to make major changes to flood insurance in Canada.CanadaJun 22, 2018
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Is the home you’re buying at risk of flooding? It can be hard to find outIt's often up to you to find out about floodplains and previous floods.MoneyMay 30, 2018
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‘This is a huge shock to us’: What climate change means for home insuranceWith the frequency of damages from water, wind, fire and ice going up, homeowners need lower deductibles, says an expert.MoneyMay 12, 2018
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These are the homeownership costs Canadians forget aboutOwning a home is (even) more expensive than you think.MoneySep 25, 2017
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Here’s a look inside some of the houses affected by HarveyAs the rain in Texas starts slowing down, residents hit by Harvey's devastation are starting to return to see the damage.WeatherAug 30, 2017
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Many Harvey flood victims are uninsured and experts warn Canadians equally unprotectedIf similar flooding seen in Texas were to occur in Canada, experts say most homeowners would be left out to dry.WorldAug 30, 2017
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