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Old 02-21-2018, 05:09 PM
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Default Vehicle insurance on Ice

Has anyone actually confirmed with their insurance company if they have coverage that would cover a vehicle going though the ice?

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Old 02-21-2018, 05:21 PM
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An old roommate of mine works for intact in Calgary and he said .....no .... Lol
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Old 02-21-2018, 05:48 PM
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This has been talked about numerous times. Every insurer handles things differently so speak with your insurance and get the details in writing.

I believe many do cover you unless there are signs at the lake saying danger thin ice etc.
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Old 02-21-2018, 05:49 PM
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I've asked my broker this and yes, my truck is covered.
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Old 02-21-2018, 06:12 PM
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I found out from mine that yes you are covered but they will not pay for the recovery or any fines attached to you going through.
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Old 02-21-2018, 08:20 PM
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I have an all risk policy. I have triple checked with my insurance company . I am totally covered if my vehicle goes through the ice. The only exclusion is if there is a sign at the lake that says "THIN ICE" ,then its considered malicious.
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Old 02-21-2018, 09:21 PM
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Not only is my vehicle covered, I found out my shack and contents is covered under my home insurance (Allstate) It’s consided an out building even if it was halfway across Canada. I asked how much it was covered for, I was told x$, which works out to about 5% of my home value. This covers contents as well. The only catch is , I have to move it every 30 days. Which who doesn’t right? Lol
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Old 02-22-2018, 08:03 AM
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I talked with my broker and I am covered as long as I do not break any laws, example thin ice signs etc. They stressed the words as I do not do anything illegal I will be looked after . I trust them as they are good friends of ours. Not every policy has this coverage. Dogfish
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:24 AM
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What insurance companies are stating "yes"?

I've been told by a few that the Alberta insurance under writers, or something to that nature, are all the same for every insurance company so technically no one would cover it. That doesn't make sense to me.
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:31 AM
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I've got it in writing from Meloche that I'm covered.
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:35 AM
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Been in insurance a long time now.

Every policy is different, but typically the rule to go by with insurance is that if it is not specifically excluded, its included. Read your policy, question the brokers. It is what they are there for!
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:49 AM
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What insurance companies are stating "yes"?

I've been told by a few that the Alberta insurance under writers, or something to that nature, are all the same for every insurance company so technically no one would cover it. That doesn't make sense to me.
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Old 02-22-2018, 01:32 PM
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Sunk one back in the day and it got paid out
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Old 02-22-2018, 02:24 PM
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I’m fully covered for vehicle replacement, and recovery costs. My coverage is void if there was a ice condition warning where I access the lake.
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Old 02-22-2018, 04:04 PM
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I’m fully covered for vehicle replacement, and recovery costs. My coverage is void if there was a ice condition warning where I access the lake.
Same here. Made sure to get in writing, as indo alot of ice fishing.

Western general insurance.
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Same here. Made sure to get in writing, as indo alot of ice fishing.

Western general insurance.
Have mine in writing as well, Johnson’s insurance.
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Old 02-23-2018, 05:01 PM
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I'm insured through Economical & they have told me I am covered for loss & recovery on ice, HOWEVER they won't cover any environmental fees or clean up charges which I have heard can be as much as vehicle loss & recovery fees so...
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Old 02-25-2018, 09:08 AM
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I've got it in writing from Meloche that I'm covered.
How did you go about getting it in writing from Meloche... Im with them and asked to have it in writing and was told to just get a copy of my policy...
smh and totally avoided the question...
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Old 02-25-2018, 04:20 PM
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Nothing special when I got it.
Talked to one of their reps. Asked a few questions about how it worked , recovery costs etc.. They said it was covered and considered a collision with the ice. Asked if I could get something to that effect faxed to me and they did.
I always note the time, date and who I talk to also for the record as well.
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Old 02-25-2018, 04:50 PM
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Nothing special when I got it.
Talked to one of their reps. Asked a few questions about how it worked , recovery costs etc.. They said it was covered and considered a collision with the ice. Asked if I could get something to that effect faxed to me and they did.
I always note the time, date and who I talk to also for the record as well.

Good to know...thank you! I will try this tomorrow!!
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Old 02-27-2018, 08:15 AM
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What about everyones LIFE INSURANCE is it up to date. lol
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Old 02-27-2018, 08:43 AM
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Aviva covers under comprehensive as well. I have it in writing from my broker.
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Old 03-01-2018, 01:24 PM
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First hand knowledge, found out mine was covered as was recovery which was pretty expensive. City Wide Towing (Calgary) handled the recovery and was hired by the insurance company. Vehicle was written off quickly and fairly RBC Insurance.

No fines, environmental fees etc. were ever assessed.
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Old 03-02-2018, 09:24 AM
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First hand knowledge, found out mine was covered as was recovery which was pretty expensive. City Wide Towing (Calgary) handled the recovery and was hired by the insurance company. Vehicle was written off quickly and fairly RBC Insurance.

No fines, environmental fees etc. were ever assessed.
which lake ?
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