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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Business Interruption policy will not cover you for losses incurred as a result of a pandemic. Business Interruption insurance is designed to protect the insured for losses of business income it sustains as a result of physical loss, damage, or destruction to insured property by a covered peril. Insured perils can be found listed in your policy wording and usually consist of fire, lightning, explosion, hurricane, storm, flood, escape of water, riot, impact and earthquake.
It is important to know what coverage you have before your property is damaged, so you are encouraged to check each year to make sure your property is insured for the cost of replacing it. At the very least, check the value at the start of each hurricane season and, as a last resort and final fail-safe, check again as soon as a storm is declared as a threat to our island.
The replacement cost does not mean the sale cost, as the sale cost includes the land too, but it should include an allowance for demolition, then to remove debris and the cost of a new planning application, in addition to the actual building. In practice this generally adds about 13% of the property value.
Buildings Insurance applies to structures, fixtures and fittings. Contents Insurance applies to items that remain within the home, whereas personal possessions refer to items that are brought outside the home.
The coverage you choose depends on your specific needs. Please contact our Customer Service Centre at 298-0888 to discuss your coverage needs, or send us your contact information in a private message and we’ll reach out to you to further discuss.
Now that it is hurricane season, when is the latest point that I can purchase insurance to cover myself against damages from this year’s hurricanes?
At Argus, we put the interests of our clients first, and existing clients can update their sums insured at any time. We are currently accepting new clients and will continue to do so as long as possible in the face of an incoming storm. We encourage you to purchase your insurance now to ensure your property and belongings are protected, as damage caused within 48 hours of commencing the policy will not be covered for storm-related damage.
It is important to know what coverage you have before your property is damaged, so you are encouraged to check each year to make sure your property is insured for the cost of replacing it. At the very least, check the value at the start of each hurricane season and, as a last resort and final fail-safe, check again as soon as a storm is declared as a threat to our island.
The replacement cost does not mean the sale cost, as the sale cost includes the land too, but it should include an allowance for demolition, then to remove debris and the cost of a new planning application, in addition to the actual building. In practice this generally adds about 13% of the property value.
Buildings Insurance applies to structures, including permanent fixtures and fittings. Contents Insurance includes furniture, furnishings, machinery and other items usual to the Insured’s business.
The coverage you choose depends on your specific needs. Please contact our Customer Service Centre at 298-0888 to discuss your coverage needs, or send us your contact information in a private message and we’ll reach out to you to further discuss.
Now that it is hurricane season, when is the latest point at which I can purchase insurance to cover myself against damages from this year’s hurricanes?
At Argus, we put the interests of our clients first, and existing clients can update their sums insured at any time. We are currently accepting new clients and will continue to do so as long as possible in the face of an incoming storm. We encourage you to purchase your insurance now to ensure your property and belongings are protected, as damage caused within 48 hours of commencing the policy will not be covered for storm-related damage.
To complete registration you will need your car or bike policy number. You must also provide a jpg of a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport or driver’s license. click here to register and, after reading the requirements, click ‘Next’.
Fill the form with the requested details and press ‘Next’. Once you have uploaded your ID, agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press ‘Submit’.
Once completed, a confirmation will appear onscreen. After your account is verified and approved, you will receive an activation link via email.
You can also register for Argus Vantage to access your Health or Pensions accounts. Simply follow the steps above and provide your Health Certificate Number to manage your Health account or your Social Insurance number to view your Pensions account.