Find the right Condo Insurance
How do you know you’re getting the best protection without paying too much for your condo insurance?
What Makes Condo Insurance Different?
When you buy a condo, you usually automatically become part of a condo association. In face, you'll pay a monthly assessment for that. that fee funds care of the common grounds of the association (You won't have to mow the lawn, landscape or shovel snow!).
In addition to the common grounds (walkways, lobby, hallways, etc.) the cost of caring for the outside of the condo structure itself is part of the assessment you pay. A portion of that expense is insurance. but please note, your association provides insurance for the exterior part of the structure only! All of the interior including drywall, flooring and cabinets will most likely be your responsibility in case of damage.
Furniture, electronics and all your other personal possessions will also be your responsibility to protect.
In addition, you may be held liable if anyone gets injured while in your home or if something you do results in damage to the common areas.
Five Questions to Ask About Condo Insurance
Armed with this knowledge, discuss these questions with your Colley Insurance broker:
- What does my association insurance cover and not cover?
- What remains for me to insure?
- How much would it cost to repair the inside of my condo?
- How much would it cost to replace my belonging?
- What protection do I need against liability claims?
Thorough discussion and answers to these questions with the experts at Colley Insurance will provide you with the sublime peace of mind that is the heart of all good insurance coverage.
You and your Colley Insurance broker will consider these five main coverages:
It’s a cliche to say accidents happen, but it’s genius to have prepared for them ahead of time with the proper amount of liability protection.
This coverage will protect you if you or any other named insured are found legally responsible for any injury or property damage on or away from your property. It includes:
- Compensation for the injured party
- The cost of your defense
- Most court awards
The coverage is good up to the policy limits. So, make sure, especially if you possess significant assets, you’re completely protected.
You will be responsible for the interior of your unit. This will include cabinets, appliances, and light fixtures—everything inside your home.
In some cases, your total property limit may be enough to adequately insure what you own. However, if you have possessions in other property categories, your coverage may be limited. For example check the coverage limits on:
- Money
- Business samples or other property used for business
- Computers
- Trading cards
- Watercraft
- Jewelry
- Firearms
Many condo minimum property insurance limits are $25,000. Carefully discuss your property situation with your Colley Insurance Insurance professional. Make sure you have the protection you need.
It doesn’t matter whether or not you’re held responsible for an accident that occurs in your home. This coverage will provide payments for reasonable medical expenses for the injured party up to the policy limit no matter who caused the accident.
If a covered loss (fire, lightning, smoke, etc.) causes you to have to vacate your condo because it’s uninhabitable, this will cover expenses associated with living elsewhere. For example, it will pay your hotel bill, food and other reasonable charges.
You are paying a monthly assessment to live in your condominium community. If your association decides to assess a special levy because of certain losses to your condo complex, this coverage will pay your portion up to the coverage limit.
Condo Insurance and Colley Insurance
In his book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell suggests that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. Colley Insurance has been providing condo insurance for the citizens of Ontario for years. We have spent the time needed to fully understand Condo Insurance so that you can rest assured, your needs will be taken care of!
Not only are we seasoned pros but we will listen to make sure we fully understand your needs—even during those times when you're uncertain. This bit of light is what distinguishes Colley Insurance. Are you ready to protect yourself with the pros?
Contact us today to discuss your condo insurance needs.
The more your assets grow, the higher your liability risks are. No matter how well you’ve covered your bases, sometimes things go wrong. A car accident. A guest who slips and falls on your property. A lawsuit. If you don’t have the right coverage, an unfortunate situation can compromise your financial security and put your personal assets at risk.
An excess policy responds when the underlying liability limits of your other policies, such as home and auto, aren’t enough to cover the unexpected costs of a lawsuit or accident.
It is important to note that most Canadian insurance policies carry on average $1,000,000 of liability coverage. This limit can quickly become quickly exhausted and is very frequently limited to North America. The Group Personal Excess policy provided by Chubb Insurance provides up to $5M of worldwide coverage which extends to all dependent member of your house hold and also provides coverage for foreign owned assets.*
* Territorial restrictions apply: Sudan, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria
Personal Liability (Homeowners) for bodily injury and property damage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per each occurrence.
Registered and unregistered vehicles in the minimum amount of $1,000,000/$1,000,000 bodily injury and $1,000,000 property damage; or $1,000,000 single limit per each occurrence. Registered vehicles include motorcycles and motorhomes.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist protection in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 per each occurrence. This requirement does not apply to the provinces of Quebec or Manitoba.
Watercraft less than 8 metres (26feet) and 50 engine rated horsepower or less for bodily injury and property damage in the minimum amount of $100,000 per each occurrence.
Watercraft 8 metres (26 feet) or longer or more than 50 engine rate horsepower for bodily injury and property damage in the minimum amount of $500,000 per each occurrence.
*The above liability limits must be in USD if the asset is located in the United States.
Each participant is covered for a $5 million limit of liability, and there is no annual aggregate on the policy.
Your Chubb Group personal Excess Liability coverage provides worldwide automobile rental coverage (subject to a few territorial restrictions), for up to 60 days. You can rent a car while on vacation and have coverage for personal injury and property damage without buying the additional insurance.
Yes. At the time of writing this (November 1, 2017) you would not be covered in Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba and Sudan. Please check with us for any changes to these territorial restrictions.
What do I do if there is an accident?
Please contact Colley Insurance at 1-888-824-0445 as soon as possible, so we can help you through the claim process.
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