Last year’s floods in Abbotsford, BC are estimated to have caused over $675 million in insured losses. If you were impacted by the floods and have not settled your claim with your insurance company, GIO is here to help.
GIO is an independent body set up to help Canadians find a fair resolution to disputes with insurance providers. GIO can provide advice on dealing with your insurance company as a first step. If you are not satisfied with the decision from your provider on your claim, GIO can help resolve your claim.
If you’d like to submit a claim visit here.
Q&A
What is the cost to use GIO’s services?
All of GIO’s services are free of charge to any home, auto or business insurance policy holder of a member company. We offer services in both English and French, anywhere across Canada.
How and when can I make a complaint about an insurance claim related to the Abbotsford, BC floods?
Before we can review your complaint, you must first try to resolve your complaint with your insurance company. Once you receive a Final Position Letter from your insurance company and you remain unsatisfied, you can bring your complaint to GIO for review.
Are you independent from my insurance company? GIO is an independent organization with the sole purpose of helping Canadian consumers resolve disputes or concerns with their home, auto or business insurers, free of charge. Our employees are impartial professionals with experience in the insurance industry and related sectors, but with no direct ties to specific insurance companies or their boards of directors. We use our extensive experience and