I haven’t updated my insurance coverage since I changed my residency to Saskatchewan in 2013. I’ve just been paying for my Aviva Elite full-timer policy that covers the RV with no consideration for my buildings. Now that I’m leaving for a solid ten months (or even longer!) and I had something happen (attempted break-in), I knew it was time to completely revise my insurance coverage.<\/p>\n
Here’s what I sent my broker last week (some things redacted):<\/p>\n
I switched my policy to your office around August of 2013 after moving from Alberta.<\/p>\n
My circumstances have changed dramatically and I need all new coverage.<\/p>\n
The motorhome is now parked permanently on my property and is my residence.<\/p>\n
My property now has two outbuildings (14\u201dx16\u201d and 18\u201dx16\u201d) for which I also need coverage for them and their contents.<\/p>\n
I need to make sure I am insured for fire service (the town suggests $10,000).<\/p>\n
I am not going to be onsite for the next ten months or so as I will be traveling. I don\u2019t have any running water, so no risk of damage from frozen pipes, and I have a neighbour who checks in periodically. I want to make sure I have a modicum of coverage during my absence in case of a fire or a tree falling onto my home or my buildings. I am not the kind of person who would make a claim for something small like a window breaking during a hail storm. I\u2019m really looking for catastrophic coverage, if there is such a thing.<\/p>\n
The contents to be insured are worth *** (itemized list). There will be nothing of value left in the motorhome during my absence, but I will have a few things stored with a neighbour.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The broker just called and said she spoke to Aviva before calling me and that… nothing changes. I am covered for all that! I just have to let them know when I’ve come home next year.<\/p>\n
I knew that I was covered for stuff in outbuildings, but did not realise that I was covered for the outbuildings themselves, a huge surprise!<\/p>\n
However, I do not find the coverage for the buildings adequate, so the broker will ask if it can be increased and for how much. She will also see about travel coverage for my electronics and triple check that I’m covered for rural fire service. She thinks I am because I’m in a proper community with a hydrant almost right at my property line but will confirm.<\/p>\n
This phone call was quite a surprise. I’m really pleased that my premiums won’t go up, or much if I have to add a little extra coverage.\u00a0I’m sure you’re all wondering what my policy is costing me. $64 a month. Really.<\/p>\n
Next, since my truck will be in “storage” during my absence, I will contact SGI to see if I can suspend my registration\/insurance. That will save me $70 a month while I am overseas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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