Ecclesiastical Insurance Calls on Organizations to Prepare for Spring with Free Risk Resources
Toronto, ON (Mar. 11, 2026) – As Canadian organizations prepare for another spring season, Ecclesiastical Insurance is urging schools, places of worship, heritage properties, and community organizations to take proactive steps against the growing threat of flood and water damage, releasing a suite of free risk resources ahead of the season.
The move comes on the heels of a record-breaking year for weather-related losses. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, severe weather caused $8.5 billion in insured losses across Canada in 2024, the first time in Canadian history that figure has surpassed $8 billion. Ontario alone recorded more than $1 billion in insured flood damage that year, making it the second-costliest summer for flooding in the province’s history.
“The best claim is the one that never happens,” said Colin Robertson, Chief Experience Officer, Ecclesiastical Insurance. “These organizations exist to serve their communities, and when a flood disrupts operations or damages an irreplaceable building, the impact goes far beyond the repair bill. Our Risk Control team developed these resources because we believe preparation shouldn’t be complicated or costly.”
For these organizations, the stakes are particularly high. Schools may face waterlogged classrooms and lengthy mould remediation timelines. Faith communities risk damage to heritage buildings and irreplaceable artifacts. Not-for-profits and community organizations could lose the operating capacity their members depend on. In many cases, these losses can’t be fully restored.
The resources are available free of charge through the Ecclesiastical Risk Hub. They include an online training module on flood prevention and mitigation, risk bulletins on seasonal risk control, flood disaster recovery and sewer backup prevention, and a practical flood damage prevention checklist.
Ecclesiastical’s Risk Control Specialists developed the toolkit with accessibility in mind, recognizing that many of the organizations they serve operate without dedicated facilities or risk management staff.
The full suite of spring risk resources is available here.
About Ecclesiastical Insurance
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc is a specialist commercial insurance company and a proud member of the Benefact Group. We are deeply committed to protecting the organizations that enrich the lives of others, preserving Canada’s distinct communities, cultures and history, and supporting initiatives that improve the lives of people in need. For more information, visit ecclesiastical.ca.
SOURCE: Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc
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