If your car was stolen, or your house broken into, burned or flooded, you'll need to deal with your insurer immediately. You will need to file a claim with your insurance company to recover your losses. Once you have contacted your insurer, your claims adjuster will likely ask you to complete a proof of loss form and to get it signed before a B.C. Commissioner of Oaths. There are various types of proof of loss forms, but what they all have in common is that you (the insured) is making a solemn declaration as to the nature of the loss. For any of these forms, you need to see a Commissioner of Oaths.
Brosgall Legal | Notary Services can assist. Owner and principal, Adam Brosgall, is a fully qualified BC Commissioner of Oaths. If you want to book an appointment for the commissioning of your proof of loss declaration or notarization, please email us, or call us at 604-685-ADAM [2326]. You can also visit our VancouverNotary.biz home page for further information.
Proof of Loss Forms
The Proof of Loss form that you will need to sign is provided to you to comply with the Insurance Act. You will notice that most Proof of Loss forms will say 'I.B.C. Claim Form' at the top. These forms are prepared by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The IBC was established in 1964, and is the national industry association representing Canada's private home, car and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90% of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. IBC Claims Forms are developed by IBC's Claims Committee to help standardize claims reporting. This is a link to the IBC website, and here is a link to the many standardized forms they have developed: IBC Claims Forms.
Vancouver Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths, and Lawyer
Brosgall Legal's owner and principal, Adam Brosgall, is an experienced Vancouver Notary Public, BC Commissioner of Oaths, and Lawyer. He is fully qualified, licenced, and insured as a Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits in and for the Province of British Columbia. If you have any questions, or want to book an appointment to complete your legal documentation, please feel free to send us an email, or call 604-685-ADAM [2326]. Same day service and walk-ins are welcome. Please see our Vancouver Notary home page for our other services. We look forward to seeing you.