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Weather is getting wilder — And your insurance bill could follow

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Severe weather is becoming an increasingly expensive problem for homeowners, businesses and insurance companies across Canada. As the cost of repairing damage continues to grow and extreme weather conditions continue to worsen, what does this mean for insurance coverage and premiums? Jason Thistlethwaite, professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, joins guest host Brent Loucks for this discussion.
14 Aug 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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