The Unclaimed Property Act became law in the Province of British Columbia on July 1, 2000. This legislation requires corporations to make reasonable efforts to notify owners of their property after certain circumstances arise. “Property” includes the following:
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Deposits
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Money Orders
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Securities
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Insurance
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Trust or custodial arrangements
For a legal definition of “property”, please refer to the Unclaimed Property Act.
Inquiries About Unclaimed Property
Requests for unclaimed property together with supporting documentation including personal/ corporate identification and proof of insurance with Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada and its predecessor companies should be made in writing to the:
Unclaimed Property Officer
Traveler Guarantee Company of Canada
650 West Georgia Street
P.O. Box 11542
Suite 2500
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4N7
Telephone (800) 555-9431
It will take 4 to 6 weeks for a request to be processed and a claimant notified of the result.
For further information on the Unclaimed Property Act, please visit the Unclaimed Property Office Website at http://www.bcunclaimedproperty.bc.ca/
Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada is licensed to offer specialty insurance products in every province and territory in Canada. We currently have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.
