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Do I Need Earthquake Insurance in B.C.?

August 22, 2022

Homeowners in British Columbia and in many parts of Canada should consider earthquake insurance.

Earthquake insurance can help with costs such as foundation repairs, replacing personal property, and living expenses if you need to move out while your home is being repaired.

Talk to your Western Coast insurance expert about how much earthquake coverage you would need at the right value for you.

Do I need earthquake insurance in Canada?

Most home insurance policies in Canada do not include earthquake coverage. Earthquake insurance can be added to your home insurance policy.

There is a 30% chance that British Columbia will have a significant earthquake in the next 50 years, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Earthquakes can happen anywhere in Canada, but some areas are more at risk. High earthquake risk areas include:

  • The B.C. coast
  • Towns and cities along the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers, like Quebec City and Montreal
  • Some parts of the Yukon

Western New Brunswick and the western shore of Lake Ontario have a moderate risk for earthquakes.

You can find out how high the earthquake risk is for your area using the Government of Canada’s simplified seismic hazard map for Canada, the provinces and territories here: https://www.seismescanada.rncan.gc.ca/hazard-alea/simphaz-en.php

What does earthquake insurance cover?

Adding earthquake coverage to your home insurance policy can make a huge difference if your home suffers catastrophic damage in an earthquake. Every earthquake insurance policy is different, but typically includes three types of earthquake coverage.

  • Dwelling coverage helps cover the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home.
  • Personal property coverage helps replace personal property like electronics and furniture.
  • Loss-of-use coverage helps cover additional living expenses if you must move out while your home is rebuilt or repaired.

Talk to your Western Coast insurance expert about earthquake insurance.

How much earthquake coverage do I need?

It is recommended for homeowners to have enough earthquake coverage to cover the replacement cost of their home and replacing its contents.

Western Coast has EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE EXPERTS to help you. Fill out our form in one minute. One of our insurance brokers will contact you shortly. Our experts are also available now in branch or on the phone to help you navigate the earthquake insurance journey that will give you the right policy for your situation.

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