We understand how challenging and overwhelming the first months following the Kelowna wildfire have been for you, your family and the community. We believe that it is important for you and the community to understand the complex claims process, the public adjusting process and, the rights afforded to you under your insurance coverages.

As a free resource to the community, we are hosting our Insurance Recovery Workshop on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista. If you have questions about your insurance policy or how to submit your claim, our claims advocates will be available to provide one-on-one assistance. No reservation necessary.

These workshops ensure that you have all the information and knowledge on how to move your claim forward beyond the initial advance payments or promises made by your carrier so far.

Who will be there:

Experts in post-disaster insurance claim recovery will share their expertise with you so you can optimize your recovery and survive emotionally.

No attorneys or insurance company representatives will be present.

Topics discussed include:

How to prepare your building claim including:

• Preparing the estimate

• Extensions of coverage for debris removal, code work, separate structures

• Landscaping

How to prepare your personal property claim including:

• Preparing the list

• Aging & conditioning and their meaning

• Deprecation and its meaning

• How to depreciate

• Making replacement cost claims

Rebuilding

• On site or elsewhere

• Purchasing a replacement

Additional living expenses

• What is covered?

• What is not covered?

• What is equivalent?

• Fair Rental Value strategies

Policy terminology

If you would like to attend, additional information can be found here: Insurance Recovery Workshop Flyer.