Wildfires Summer 2026
If you were impacted by the wildfires and have questions or concerns about an unresolved business, auto or home insurance claim, GIO is here to help.
Wildfires in Atlantic Canada
The August 2025 wildfire in Kingston, Newfoundland and Labrador alone caused an estimated $70 million+ in insured losses and impacted at least nine communities, causing more than 3,000 residents to be forced to evacuate as the fire damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure.
Wildfires in Western Canada
If you were impacted by the wildfires in Western Canada and are not satisfied with the ultimate decision from your provider on your claim, GIO is here to help. If you require relief or additional information, please see the below links for more assistance. To learn more about wildfires and insurance, visit: IBC’s website here The […]
Wildfires in Manitoba
Insured losses from the Flin Flon, Manitoba and La Ronge, Saskatchewan wildfires are estimated to have caused nearly $300 million in damages, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Nearly 40,000 people had to evacuate from the out-of-control blazes, and IBC estimates that wildfires burnt approximately 5 million hectares of land in Manitoba and Saskatchewan this year. If you were impacted by the wildfires in Manitoba and are not satisfied with the ultimate decision from […]
Wildfire in Jasper, Alberta
This summer’s devastating wildfire in the Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park resulted in over $880 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. If you were impacted by the wildfire and have not settled your claim with your insurance company, GIO is here to help. If you require […]
Wildfires: What you need to know and how to prepare
During the summer and fall months, many Canadians may experience wildfires burning in their area. Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildlife and natural areas, but also your home, business, or automobile. It’s important to be prepared […]