British Columbia insurers are acting quickly to assist those whose homes and businesses have been affected by the forest fires currently raging in the province, the Insurance Bureau of Canada said Monday.“It is important for everyone to understand that forest fires are covered by standard homeowners and business insurance policies,” says Lindsay Olson, v.p., B.C., […]
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Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is warning consumers to avoid disclosing financial information over the phone after several consumers received calls from fraudsters pretending to be insurance industry representatives.“Consumers today really need to stay vigilant,” said Lindsay Olson, vp, B.C., Manitoba and Saskatchewan, in a release. “These con artists will do whatever they have to […]
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