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Does the tenant insurance cover hotel and food costs?

Yes, tenant insurance typically covers additional living expenses such as hotel and food costs if you need to temporarily relocate due to a covered loss. For instance, if your apartment becomes uninhabitable due to fire or water damage, your policy will cover your temporary housing costs and meal expenses until you can move back in. This provision ensures that you’re not left stranded or financially burdened by unexpected events. Always review your policy’s specifics to understand the limits and conditions of this coverage.

Renters Insurance

Does Strata Water Deductible Insurance cover my home or condo insurance deductible?

No, Strata Water Deductible Insurance only covers the amount you would pay in the event of a water damage or sewer backup claim under your strata insurance policy.

Strata Water Deductible

Why should I consider raising my strata water deductible?

Raising your strata water deductible can lower your insurance premium and save you money in the long run. However, it's important to consider whether you can afford to pay a higher deductible in the event of a claim.

Strata Water Deductible

How does a deductible work with strata insurance?

Strata insurance policies typically have a deductible that applies to water damage claims. This deductible is usually shared among all unit owners and is often a significant amount of money. Strata Water Deductible Insurance covers the amount you would pay in the event of a water damage claim up to the policy limit.

Strata Water Deductible

What is a deductible in insurance?

A deductible is the amount of money you pay out of pocket before your insurance pays the rest in the event of an insured loss. For example, if you have a $1,000 deductible and experience a loss of $5,000, you will pay the first $1,000 and your insurance company will pay the remaining $4,000.

Strata Water Deductible

Does home insurance include earthquake coverage?

Earthquake insurance is not included automatically, rather it is an optional coverage that we recommend be added to your policy. It covers the cost of rebuilding your property and replacing your belongings that were damaged in an earthquake. The insurance cover includes loss or damage to the building and personal property, additional living expenses, and related exclusions like landslides, tsunamis, or other forms of earth movement. The policy also covers extra living expenses should you need to temporarily reside somewhere else while your place is being repaired. It does not cover fires or floods that happen as an after effect of the earthquake. Most policies have a percentage deductible rather than a fixed dollar amount, meaning you will be responsible for a percentage of the damage, which can be quite high. Most policies start at 5%, however some insurers may require you to pay between 15-20% deductible. Let’s put this into perspective. If your earthquake coverage limit on your base policy is $300,000 and your deductible is 15%, you would be responsible for $45,000 before the insurance company would pay the rest. In a condo, your strata might require a similar amount. To combat this, we have a Buy-Back option which enables you to “buy down” or lower your deductible in the event of a major earthquake. This unique coverage is available to anyone who owns their own property with basic earthquake coverage added onto their primary policy. Depending on your situation, this extra coverage can cost as little as $20 per month.

Earthquake Insurance
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Are there any discounts available on ICBC auto insurance?

Yes, drivers can take advantage of several ICBC discounts such as good driving record, safe driver discount and low-risk vehicle discount.

Car Insurance

Can I switch between ICBC auto coverage plans?

Yes, you can switch between ICBC auto insurance plans at any time. However, you may incur additional charges or fees if you want to make changes to your existing policy. Read more: https://www.icbc.com/insurance/Pages/FAQs.aspx

Car Insurance

Can the policy be transferred to a family member?

Yes! If you transfer ownership to any of your immediate family members mid-term, your policy can be transferred to the new owner. The recipient of your vehicle would keep the same policy number, effective and expiry date.

New Vehicle Replacement Insurance

Can the policy be transferred to a new vehicle?

Yes! If you purchase a new vehicle while mid-term in your current policy, we can process a transfer of the policy to your new vehicle. This will generate a new policy, with a new policy number, effective and expiry date. Any unused portion of the premium for your previous policy can be applied to the new insurance premium as transfer credit.

New Vehicle Replacement Insurance

Do I have to buy New Vehicle Replacement insurance when I buy my car, or can I get it later on?

Our unique eligibility guidelines allow for any vehicle that is 5 years old or newer to qualify for New Car Replacement coverage. That means you are not required to have just recently purchased your vehicle to qualify and can purchase a policy any time between your vehicle being brand new, and 5 model years old. There is also no kilometre restriction, just as long as your vehicle has not been driven on average more than 40,000 km a year since it was new.

New Vehicle Replacement Insurance

Do I have to buy the same vehicle as I had previously?

No, after a total loss you are not required to buy the same vehicle as you had previously. You are more than welcome to choose a different or better vehicle, or even take the cash settlement if you’d like, however we will only pay up to the replacement value of the same make, model, and trim package as the vehicle that you had previously. It will be in the most current model year.

New Vehicle Replacement Insurance
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How much does a surety bond cost in British Columbia?

The cost of a surety bond depends on various factors, such as the type of bond, bond amount, the risk associated with the obligation, and the creditworthiness of the principal.

Insurance for Surety Bonds

What is the difference between a surety bond and insurance?

Insurance covers potential future losses, while surety bonds ensure that obligations are fulfilled. In other words, insurance protects against unexpected losses, while surety bonds protect against non-performance.

Insurance for Surety Bonds

Who needs a surety bond?

Surety bonds are often required by contractors, government agencies, and individuals who want to ensure the fulfillment of obligations or compliance with regulations.

Insurance for Surety Bonds

What is a surety bond?

A surety bond is a three-party agreement that ensures the fulfillment of a contractual obligation between the obligee and the principal, backed by a third-party surety company.

Insurance for Surety Bonds

How much does home-based business insurance cost in BC?

Home-based business insurance is much more affordable than most small (home-based) business owners think. Depending on the nature of your business, how much equipment you have at home that is used for business purposes and how much revenue you anticipate generating, a home-based business insurance policy will only set you back as little as$50-75 monthly.

Home Based Business Insurance

How much does Directors & Officers Insurance Cost in BC?

A Directors and Officers Liability policy is not nearly as expensive as people think. Depending on the roles the Directors and/or Officers are required to fulfill, a policy can start as low as $400 annually. Please contact one of our 90 locations for a free, no-obligation quote for D&O insurance.

Directors & Officers Liability Insurance
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What are Employee Health Insurance, Health benefits & Group Health?

Employee Health Insurance is a plan provided by employers covering their employees' medical expenses. Health Benefits encompass Employee Health Insurance and can also include other forms of coverage like dental, vision, and disability insurance. Group Heath is a type of insurance plan where the employer and employees collectively share the cost of coverage.


Group Benefits Insurance

What is a companion benefit in group health insurance?

A companion benefit in group health insurance refers to additional coverage or services that complement the base health insurance plan. This could include services like mental health counselling or wellness programs.

Group Benefits Insurance

What is employer-sponsored healthcare coverage?

Employer-sponsored healthcare coverage is a health insurance plan provided by a company to its employees. The employer typically pays a portion of the premium and the employee pays the rest.

Group Benefits Insurance

How to choose the best group health insurance?

Choosing the best group health insurance involves considering the specific needs of your employees, the cost of the plan, the extent of coverage, and the reputation of the insurance provider.

Group Benefits Insurance

How should startups get Group health insurance?

Startups can acquire group health insurance the same way any other business would, by reaching out to an insurance broker or provider. It's important for startups to consider the specific needs of their team and business model.

Group Benefits Insurance

How does an employer start a group health insurance plan?

Starting a group health insurance plan involves contacting an insurance broker or provider, discussing the needs of the business and employees, and choosing a plan that suits those needs.

Group Benefits Insurance
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Can I buy sports equipment insurance online?

Yes! While our 90 locations across BC can assist you with purchasing Sports Equipment Insurance face-to-face, our Online Tool will instantly provide you with a quote and the ability to purchase a policy for your equipment, 24 hours a day, effective immediately. We are the only insurance provider in BC to offer Sports Equipment Insurance as part of our various insurance programs.

Sports Equipment Insurance

What does boat insurance EXCLUDE?

Our product excludes the following: Applicants under the age of 25 years old. Vessel aged 15 years and older. The hull of the vessel that is fiberglass, over wood, wood or Ferro-cement. Vessels with a propane fridge. Vessels with a maximum speed exceeding 50 mph. Vessels that are not checked on a regular basis.

Boat Insurance

What other benefits does this type of coverage offer?

Special events insurance not only provides financial protection against losses, but it can also help reduce stress and give organizers peace of mind when planning their event. It’s also an important part of risk management that can help protect your business from lawsuits or other litigation if something were to go wrong during your event. InsureBC offers special events insurance for businesses and organizations hosting large gatherings, festivals or other events in BC. With this policy, you can get financial protection against potential losses as well as reduce stress and have peace of mind when planning your event.

Special Events Insurance

Who should consider purchasing special events insurance?

Individuals, organizations and businesses planning any kind of public gathering in BC should consider getting special events insurance in order to protect themselves financially if something were to go wrong during the event they planned.

Special Events Insurance

What types of losses are covered under this policy?

This policy covers financial loss due to legal liability from claims made by third parties resulting from bodily injury, property damage or advertising injury caused by an insured’s negligence at the event site. It also offers coverage for loss due to cancellation of the event and/or non-appearance of key personnel (e.g., speakers) due to illness or accident.

Special Events Insurance

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