Cancellation Fee
(Prince Edward Island, Canada)
I have bought a home with a closing date of June 23rd in PEI. On June 7th I got an insurance quote and agreed to the coverage and authorized the company to set up the house insurance policy. I now realize I was premature in accepting the offer as a couple of other companies are much cheaper for the same coverage. Is my policy in place now, today June 8th, even though the policy is future dated? or can I cancel the policy now, as the closing date has not yet happened? Will there be a penalty to do so? Thanks.
Canceling Home Insurance Before Start Date
Hi There,
Because it is before your policy started, you might be able to get it canceled without penalty. But I suspect that your insurer will want the "minimum retained premium" that is listed in the policy. This covers their administrative expenses. Give them a call and find out.

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