House Insurance – Prince Edward Island
Move-in day, late nights with friends, holiday memories, and Saturday morning cartoons with the kids. Life happens in your home, and we’re here to protect it. Your home may be the most significant investment you’ll ever make.
As your local insurance experts, we know that each home in Prince Edward Island is unique in its own way. From those who live along the coastline to the vibrant city centre of Charlottetown. It’s not hard to understand why people are proud to call Prince Edward Island home.
We understand it’s vital to protect what’s most important to you and your family. Our expert insurance advisors are here to ensure you’re protected and provide peace of mind so you can focus on what’s important in your life.
Why Choose Westland?
We know that your insurance needs to match your goals, your lifestyle and your budget. Our expert home insurance advisors get to know you, so that they can tailor a policy to your exact needs.
We’ll find the best coverage for you at the right price so that you can continue to live your life the way you want to.
Insurance can be complex sometimes. Let our expert insurance advisors do the heavy lifting! We’ll help you find a policy that you feel is the best fit and provides peace of mind. To learn more about the benefits of being a Westland client, Click here.
Home Insurance Explained
There are so many aspects of coverage to a home insurance policy. From the physical home structure to coverages that protect you even when you aren’t at home. Your home insurance will cover the damage to your home from any risks outlined in your policy to ensure that you’re able to get back to normal as quickly as possible. A few of the risks discussed in a policy include fire, water damage, wind, theft, and vandalism.
And that’s just the beginning. We have access to all of the best home insurance products in Canada, so no matter what additional protection you need, we’re sure to have a solution for you!
It’s all of your special belongings, furniture and collections that make a house a home. From clothing to electronics and jewellery, sports equipment to musical instruments, we can help make sure that you’re covered. You may be surprised to find that the value of your items adds up to more than you thought. Having the right coverage in place is vital if your personal property needs to be replaced.
Your home insurance policy will extend to cover more than your “four walls.” Included in this coverage are detached structures such as a garage and fences.
This coverage is one of the most important in your policy. It covers you for liability that may occur whether you are at home or away. Things like medical expenses and repair costs that arise from damage to someone else or a neighbouring property are covered. Suppose your child is incredible at baseball but unfortunately sends a baseball flying into your neighbour’s window, accidentally damaging their art collection. In that case, your liability coverage can step in to cover the damage.
Suppose your home can’t be occupied, whether due to damage or during repairs related to an insurance claim, your home insurance policy will cover living expenses during this time. The cost of alternative living arrangements will be covered, even extending to meals until you’re back home.
What Factors Determine the Cost of Home Insurance?
Not all homes are the same which means not all policies will cost the same. Aside from the type of policy and coverage that you choose, factors that affect your home insurance price include:
- Age of Home
Depending on age, some homes may be at more risk of a claim than others
- Location
Postal codes provide insight into areas prone to flooding, vandalism, and other claims made
- Construction
Type of building materials used to construct your home
- Credit Score
You can choose to have a soft touch credit check to apply a discount, depending on your credit score
- Claims History
There may be a discount applied if you’ve never had a claim
- Distance to Services
The distance from your home to a fire hydrant or a fire station affects claim risks
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Ways to save on your home insurance in Prince Edward Island
- Mature Customer (55+ years)
- Claims Free
- Local or Monitored Alarm
- Sprinkler
- Water Lead Detection Device
- Company Loyalty
- Mortgage Free
- Credit Score Factor
What other coverages can be added to a home policy?
Based on your lifestyle and where your home is located there may be additional coverages available to you, such as:
- Identity Theft
- Home Based Business
- Watercraft
- Overland Water
- Sewer Backup
- Service Line Coverage
- Claim Protector
- Home Equipment Breakdown
Claims Experience from Westland Clients
Water damage is the most common claim we see when it comes to home ownership. Pipes can burst unexpectedly and flood spaces in your home. This can cause upwards of $15,000 worth of damage. The right home insurance policy will help mitigate these risks and get you back to your normal as quickly as possible.
Our goal is to find the best coverage for you so that you can continue to live your life the way you want to. To learn more about being a Westland client, click here.
10 Fun Facts About Prince Edward Island
- Although an island, there is no place on PEI where you’re more than 16 kilometers from the ocean.
- PEI is home to Anne of Green Gables and you can actually visit the house that inspired the book which is near Cavendish Beach.
- Potatoes are a large part of Prince Edward Island as agriculture is the largest industry. In 2020, $518 million worth of fresh or processed potatoes were exported.
- The famous red soil that can be found in PEI comes from the high iron content which oxidizes when exposed to oxygen in the air.
- Tourism is a large part of Prince Edward Island, with over one million visitors to the province each year.
- If you’re a fan of golf, PEI is the place for you. With over 33 courses across the island there is sure to be many water hazards to watch out for!
- Fishing is one of the top industries for PEI. Tuna, cod, lobsters, clams, mackerel, mussels and scallops are all sourced from the PEI fishing industry.
- As a coastal province, PEI sees it’s fair share of wind. However, wind power generates around 15% of the electricity used.
- The Mi’kmaq First Nations (Micmac) were the first inhabitants of Prince Edward Island. It was named Epekwitk which means “cradled on the waves”.
- The capital of PEI, Charlottetown, was named after Queen Charlotte who was the wife of King George the third.
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