$80M in Regina hailstorm damage highlights growing cost of intense weather (opens original article in a new tab)

Regina's hailstorm has caused over $80 million in damage with thousands of claims, prompting insurers to expand resources as severe weather costs rise across Western Canada.

• Preliminary damage estimates from Regina's hailstorm approach $80 million with over 10,000 auto-claims and 800 property claims filed
• SGI is increasing staff, extending hours, and holding appraisal blitzes to manage the claim backlog
• Insurers in Western Canada face rising costs from increasing severe weather events linked to climate change
• Property damage primarily involves exterior materials like shingles and roofing, with no window claims reported yet