Increasing frequency of extreme weather events will result in insurance premium increases for homeowners.
I want to share a story with you from vancouversun.com:
BY Alexandra Posadzki, The Canadian Press – TORONTO – Canadians could be paying more for home insurance as the toll of severe weather on personal property continues to climb one of the countrys largest insurance companies said Monday
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