How Affinity Partnerships Work for You
As a member of VIU's Alumni Association you are entitled to receive a free alumni benefit card and you can access special group rates and exclusive products and services that assist you in your personal and professional life.
Affinity partners offer our alumni the benefits of group buying power. This means as a VIU alum you can receive great group rates for exclusive products and services. When calling one of our partners for a quote or registering for services, identify yourself as an alum from VIU and you will receive the exclusive group rate.
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex
Your benefits also include home, tenant, and car insurance!
Thanks to a new agreement with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, VIU alumni get access to preferred rates on home, tenant, and car insurance!
TD Insurance is the leading direct response insurance group in Canada†, offering quality insurance products for over 65 years. From getting a quote to filing a claim, their knowledgeable advisors will help you find options that are right for you.
Plus, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex program helps supports alumni and student activities. A win-win for you and your school.
Learn more about how you can save big
† Ranks based on data available from OSFI, Insurers, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and Provincial Regulators, as at December 31, 2015.
Industrial Alliance
VIU has partnered with Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (iA Financial Group) to provide alumni members with a comprehensive insurance program. iA Financial Group offers a variety of flexible, customizable insurance plans to ensure you and your family have the financial resources to recover after a serious illness, accident or death. Choose from a variety of products and plan options and create an insurance plan that works to secure financial security for you and your family.
The VIU Alumni Insurance Program includes:
- Term Life Insurance
- Dependent Children Term Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dependent Children Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Travel Insurance
How to Apply
Visit iA Financial Group full details or to apply online. You can also phone 1.800.266.5667 or 604.737.3802 and email specialmarkets@ia.ca
Pets Plus Us - Pet Insurance
Accidents happen. Pets get sick.
You can’t predict if and when your pet will need to go to the veterinarian, but you can be ready!
Pets Plus is Different - Here's How they Stand Out
- Know your policy coverage upfront - no surprises later!
- Coverage for examination fees and tax
- One deductible per policy year, not per incident
- Great customer service
- No hassle claim payments With any Accident or Accident and Illness pet insurance policy provided by our partner Pets Plus Us, you can save up to 90% on veterinary bills* - and as an alumni of Vancouver Island University you receive a 5% discount on the monthly premium!
- Blue Ribbon Benefits included:
- PetHelpFone™ (24/7 emergency support from veterinary technicians)
- Pet Poison Helpline®
- Free subscription to Modern Dog or Modern Cat and more!
Learn more, get your discount code and receive a free quote!
Our Benefit Partners
Your VIU Alumni Association has also secured additional benefits on and off campus with great local businesses. Please select one of the benefit partners listed below to view more details on the discounts you can receive.
Clearly | Harbour Air Seaplanes | Milner Gardens | Port Theatre | Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort | VI Pest Control Ltd. | White Sails Brewing | VIU Campus Store | VIU Campus Recreation and Mariner Athletics | VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station | VIU Library | VIU Hairdressing | VIU Residences | VIU Theatre
Request your Free Alumni Benefit Card
Alumni benefit cards are free and printed bi-weekly. Request your Alumni Benefit Card.
If your last name has changed due to marriage or a legal name change, you will need to provide proof of the name change. Please email Alumni@viu.ca for further information.
Alumni must produce a valid alumni benefit card to take advantage of the benefits listed.
Join the Alumni Benefit Program
Do you have a business and would like to offer a discount to alumni? Please complete the Partnership Consideration form and submit to the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office. The VIU Alumni Benefit Committee reviews all submissions to the program.