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BC condo insurance: match the unit policy to the strata risk

Understand strata insurance, unit-owner coverage, deductibles, improvements, loss assessment, and confirmation questions.

Direct answer

The strata corporation’s policy does not replace a unit-owner policy. A buyer should compare the strata coverage and deductibles with personal liability, contents, improvements, additional living expense, and available deductible or loss-assessment coverage.

Decision points

  1. 01

    Obtain the current strata insurance summary and deductibles.

  2. 02

    Disclose occupancy, rentals, renovations, and claims accurately.

  3. 03

    Get written confirmation from a licensed insurance representative.

Align the two policies

Ask which property the strata policy defines as standard, the major deductibles, recent claims, and any exclusions or conditions. Then ask the unit insurer how the proposed personal policy responds to those exact features.

Do not infer coverage

Coverage depends on policy wording, limits, exclusions, loss facts, and applicable law. Parcel & Key can organize questions and cost inputs but cannot determine whether a future claim will be covered.

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