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Extensive water protection
Basic water coverage
Coverage included in every home, condo, or tenant policy.
Sewer backup
Optional coverage to protect you and your home even more.
Overland Water
Optional coverage that offers our best water protection.
Water protection
Aviva’s water protection provides extensive coverage for your home and belongings. From basic water protection included in every policy, to optional sewer backup and overland water coverage – we have the protection you need.
Availability, eligibility, and pricing vary by province. Contact your insurance representative to find out which options are available, and the right coverage for you.
Basic water coverage
Included in every home policy
- Water damage caused by common issues*
- Water damage caused by sewer backup and overland water
Sewer backup
Optional coverage
- Water damage caused by the backup or escape of water or sewage from a sewer, septic system, or sump pump*
- Any water damage if overland water has entered your home and you don’t have overland water coverage
Overland water
Optional coverage
- Water damage caused by water entering your property due to:*
- Overflow of any body of fresh water such as lakes and rivers
- Sudden accumulation or run-off of surface waters, including torrential rainfall or spring thaw
- Sudden and accidental entrance through basement walls, foundations or floors of ground water
- Flood (e.g. coastal flooding from salt water, such as tsunamis and tidal waves)
- Any intentional breaches of man-made structures (e.g. when the authorities intentionally open dams, dikes, or levees to ease the build up of water)
This optional coverage must be purchased together with sewer backup.
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Want more optional coverages?
Home protect bundle
Protect your home even more with this bundle of features.
Service Line
Coverage to help cover the costs to repair or replace failed underground service lines on your property.
Claim protector
Protects your home insurance from being affected after your first claim.
Green assure
Covers the cost of replacing appliances and building materials with energy efficient and environment-friendly options after a claim.
Claim prevent
Covers the cost of installing a loss prevention device after a claim to prevent it from happening again.
Disappearing deductible
Reduce your deductible every consecutive year you’re claims-free.
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