Water Damage 101

Does My Home Insurance Policy Cover Water Claims?

Water, and the damage it causes, is one of the leading causes of insurance claims in Canada.  Water has the tendency to find its way through the smallest of cracks and travel a distance through your home, appearing when and where you least expect it!  Within the insurance industry, water damage has 4 typical categories:

Government Disaster Assistance and Your Home Insurance

As the time shortens between flood season and wildfire season in BC, news reports that victims of disasters may not be eligible for government financial assistance are worrying.

Do You Need Flood Insurance?

Snow melt, heavy rain and overflowing rivers can all result in unwanted surprise repairs to your home. Do you know which type of water damage is covered by your home insurance?

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