A property awaiting sale, probate or renovation can have different insurance needs from an occupied home. Ask the insurer how it distinguishes vacancy from a temporary absence before the occupancy changes.
A.M. Fredericks UnderwritingABEX o/b Affiliated Broker Exchange
Allianz Global RisksAmbri AssuranceApril Canada Inc.April MarineArthur J. Gallagher & Co
AVRO Insurance ManagersBeazley Canada LimitedBerkley Insurance CompanyBlueCross BlueShield
Burns & Wilcox CanadaCAA InsuranceCAN - Continental Insurance
Cansure Underwriting LtdCaradoc Townsend MutualChes Special Risk Inc.Chubb InsuranceChutter Underwriting Services
Core Underwriting ServicesDefinityDesjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.
Dominion of Canada/Travelers/Travelers EssentialEagle Underwriting Group Inc.Echelon
Excess Underwriting Corp.Facility Association
Forward InsuranceGlobal Aerospace Underwriting
Great-West LifeGroupAssureGroupOne Insurance
HDI Global Specialty SE
IA Excellence Life Insurance
INGLE International
Intact Public Entities
La CapitaleLiberty International CanadaLynx Insurance UnderwritersMarkel
NorthbridgeOld Republic
Optiom
PAL Insurance Brokers Canada
Premier Canada AssurancePremier MarinePremium Marine
Revolution Advanced Underwriting
SignalSignature Risks
South Western GroupSovereign GeneralSpecial Risk InsuranceSports & Fitness InsuranceSSQ AssuranceStarr Technical RisksStrategic UnderwritingSummit Underwriting Group Inc.The Boiler Inspection and Indemnity Company (BI&I)
The Totten Insurance GroupTrans Canada
TravelersTrinity Underwriting
Unique Risks
Victor Insurance
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A practical comparison guide
Explain the reason for vacancy, expected duration and future use. Arrange inspections, heating, water management and security, and keep a record of visits. Ask which perils remain insured and whether a permit, endorsement or different policy is needed. Do not rely on a universal number of days found online.
Compare proposals using the same occupancy, property information and requested protections. Record each deductible, any special limit and the settlement basis. Ask for an explanation of exclusions and duties that apply while the property is unattended. Keep a copy of the wording and the answers you relied on, rather than comparing only the monthly payment.
Use current documents. If a detail is uncertain, identify it for the provider instead of guessing.
The insurer's definition and the actual circumstances matter. An absence with an intention to return may differ from a home without occupants after a move. Explain the facts and obtain the provider's answer for your policy.
Terms depend on the facts supplied, the requested protection and the provider’s assessment. Compare the full annual cost, limits, deductibles and conditions. An illustration or general guide is not a personal quote or confirmation of coverage.
Insurance Genie helps you prepare an insurance enquiry. A participating licensed professional must confirm availability and the terms of any proposal. For legal or contractual obligations, obtain advice from the appropriate qualified adviser.
Discuss my requirements →Further reading: Insurance Bureau of Canada guidance. Check the current document and your own policy or bond wording. This page is general information, not an issued policy or bond.
Be prepared
Hypothetical situations to help you prepare questions—not actual client claims or promises of coverage.
Scenario: A pipe breaks and damages flooring and belongings.
What happens next: Document the source and damage. The insurer will review the cause, policy wording, limits and deductible; different water events have different treatment.
Scenario: Personal belongings are taken during a break-in.
What happens next: Keep police details and proof of ownership. Item limits, valuation and any scheduled coverage are part of the assessment.
Scenario: A visitor alleges an unsafe condition caused an injury.
What happens next: Send the allegation to your insurer promptly. Liability and the policy response require investigation rather than an assumed payout.
Actual outcomes depend on the facts and applicable wording. Read claims guidance · Ask about the next step
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