Ontario storm generates Cdn$50 million in claims

Astorm that hit Ontario at the beginning of January is estimated to have resulted in roughly Cdn$50 million in insured damage, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).

The majority of the damage was due to sewer backup, in addition to a lot of personal property claims, IBC reported. Also, there was a small number of auto and commercial property claims.

“There have been a surprising number of claims in cottage country,” primarily due to trees falling onto cottages, IBC adds.

A windstorm tore through parts of southern and central Ontario at the beginning of the month, with winds ranging between 76 km-h and 133 km-h. The winds tore down tree branches and left more than 140,000 without power, according to thestar.com.

Following on the heels of the windstorm, major flooding in Huntsville, Ontario, forced residents to leave their homes.