Disaster and Emergency Support Programs
By Julie Skelton, Yana Stratemeyer-Trinczek & Chrissy Oliver
Julie Skelton is Executive Director & COO of the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia (IBABC).
Yana Stratemeyer-Trinczek is Director, Emergency Support Services at the BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
Chrissy Oliver is Director, Disaster Financial Assistance at the BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
1.0 Technical Credits for Level 1, 2, and 3 General Insurance Agents and Salespersons.
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Overview
The new Disaster Financial Assistance forms and processes are here! Are you ready to help your personal and small commercial clients to prepare and protect them to get through a NAT CAT in BC? In this HyperArticle™, you’ll learn what you really need to know about Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), Emergency Support Services (ESS), and your vital role as a broker. You’ll increase your understanding of DFA, and realize why it’s more important than ever to educate clients that insurance is the best first line of defense. You’ll also learn how to complete the broker section of the forms to support clients effectively when disaster strikes. Get the tools to confidently guide your clients when the unexpected hits, and learn how to tackle the broker section with the new and updated forms.
When you’re ready, please go to the first content section…
