Allstate Canada reports sewer backup as leading cause of property damage
TORONTO — March 13, 2012 — Water escape is becoming a growing problem for Canadian homeowners. According to data from Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, sewer backup accounts for 39 per cent of water-related claims. Since flooding can lead to extensive and devastating damages to [...]
Allstate Canada Offers Ways to Prepare Against the Threat of Wildfire
CALGARY, May 10, 2011 — Wildfires are a natural hazard in any forested and grassland region in Canada. Typically, the wildfire season in Canada runs from April through to October. The months of June, July and August see the most fires and the fires that [...]
MONTREAL, April 26, 2011 — In preparation for the spring thaw and rising river levels throughout Quebec, residents should prepare to protect their homes and properties from possible damage caused by water or sewer backups.
Data from Allstate Insurance Company of Canada shows that claims due to water damage or sewer backup from flooding accounted for [...]
