In this section you will find tips, tools and resources for recovering from a partial or total wildfire loss. Our tips, tools and resources provide guidance to help you navigate the insurance claim process.

United Policyholders is working with volunteers from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario to provide Canadian specific information.  Please note that the content on this website is for general educational purposes and should not be taken as legal advice.

First Steps After a Wildfire:

Claim Guidance Library 

Wildfire (Total Loss) Claim Help Library		Partial Loss Claim Help Library

Here are some items to get you started putting one foot in front of the other on the road to recovery:

• An open letter from one fire survivor to another
• Top Ten Insurance Claim Tips
• Sample Letter Requesting Copy of Policy
• Simplified Guide to Your Declarations Page
• ALE/Loss of Use: What expenses can you claim on your homeowner’s policy?
• Sample Letter Requesting Information About Insurance Benefits for Temporary Living Expenses (“ALE” or “Loss of Use”)
• Speak UP: Tips for Communicating with your Insurance Company
• Updating Your Home Insurance After a Loss

To view our full menu of resources or for more information on this program, visit the Roadmap to Recovery page. 

Related News Articles and Resources:

• Government of Alberta – Emergency Updates
• Fort McMurray Fire: Alberta Declares State Of Emergency