Insurance Programs

Professional Liability Insurance

BCASW members can purchase Professional Liability Insurance and other business insurance products at significantly discounted rates through the CASW-BMS Insurance Program. must have a BCASW Membership Number to apply; applicants CANNOT use a BC College of Social Workers registration number.

All social workers who purchase Professional Liability Insurance through the CASW program have access to summary pro bono legal advice from Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP (Gowlings), one of Canada’s largest national legal firms. Members can take advantage of this complimentary service for practice related questions involving issues such as:

• Privacy and confidentiality;
• Conflicts of interest;How to respond to requests for information from third parties;
• Inquires from your regulatory body;
• How to respond to a subpoena;
• Professional misconduct;
• Ethical obligations; and
• Professional obligations.
  
  

Gowlings Pro bono Legal Advice: 1-866-778-7191

Contact Information:

BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. (BMS)
BMS is the broker for the CASW Liability Insurance program. To purchase Professional Liability Insurance or other business insurance products, such as Commercial General Liability, Commercial Property coverage, Employment Practices Liability and/or Cyber Security & Privacy Liability, or if you have questions about any liability insurance product, please contact BMS.  

Website: www.casw.bmsgroup.com
Toll-free: 1-844-583-7747
Email: casw.insurance@bmsgroup.com

Gowlings WLG (Gowlings)
Gowlings is the preferred legal firm on the CASW Liability Insurance program. Members who purchase Professional Liability Insurance through the program automatically receive access to summary pro bono legal advice from Gowlings. Please contact Gowlings for any legal questions relating to professional practice.

Toll-free: 1-866-778-7191

ARAG
ARAG is a separate provider that delivers the optional Legal Services Package as well as the Personal and Business Legal Solutions. ARAG is not the same organization as Gowlings. Gowlings is the legal firm associated with the Professional Liability product. If you purchase the Legal Services Package, Personal Legal Solutions and/or Business Legal Solutions, ARAG is the organization to contact for related questions. Members who purchase these products will receive the toll-free phone number to contact ARAG on their certificate of insurance.

Important Reminder: You must have an active BCASW membership number and be able to practice as a social worker in BC to qualify for this insurance.

For more information about your Insurance Broker, BMS, and Insurance Regulatory Principles of Conduct, please click here.

Travel Insurance, Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance, and Flexible Benefits for Retirees

belairdirect – Home and Travel insurance

Simplify your insurance with exclusive offers from belairdirect for BCASW members

Enjoy exclusive savings on home and travel insurance through our official partner, belairdirect. As a valued member of BCASW, you'll benefit from tailored coverage, including enhanced home insurance with the Affinity Plus endorsement. Plus, easily manage your home insurance with belairdirect's digital tools.

Travel with peace of mind thanks to annual travel insurance that covers emergencies, trip disruptions, and more, all at exclusive group rates with no age or health restrictions¹. Choose from flexible payment options.

To get your home insurance price, visit belairdirect.com/start-saving

For your travel insurance price, visit https://www.belairdirect.com/en/group-insurance/group-travel-insurance.html or call 1 833 583.3643 and mention your group name.

Legal disclaimers required

Eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions may apply and/or may vary by province or territory. The information provided in this summary is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or insurance advice. Policy wordings prevail. © 2025 Belair Insurance Company Inc. All rights reserved.

Travel insurance products are underwritten by Belair Insurance Company Inc. and services are provided by belairdirect Agency Inc.

¹ This insurance may not cover claims related to medical conditions that are not stable, whether disclosed or not at time of policy purchase.

HOME Insurance

belairdirect’s Home Insurance coverage can be tailored to your needs. belairdirect helps simplify insurance for you and includes enhanced home coverage plus, a suite of helpful digital tools that help you manage your insurance.

Visit belairdirect.com/healthcare-savings or call 1-833-887-4626

Without a group benefits plan, out-of-pocket health and dental expenses can add up. THRIVE covers many items your government health coverage doesn’t.

Reasons to choose THRIVE: 

- If you apply within 90 days of leaving your group benefits plan, there’s no medical questionnaire to fill out. (You can still apply after 90 days.)
- You’ll be covered at any age as long as you pay premiums.
- Coverage applies anywhere you live in Canada where government sponsored health benefits are in effect.
- People with pre-existing conditions may qualify.

For more info. on THRIVE, call 1-866-388-3354 or view online here.

Term Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

iA Financial Group also designed a group insurance program exclusively for members of the BC Association of Social Workers. You can purchase coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your dependent children.

Term Life Insurance: Up to $500,000 of Term Life Insurance coverage is available. Protect your family’s future with affordable and reliable coverage plus many additional features.

Critical Illness Insurance: Financial insecurity is the last thing you or your family should have to worry about in the event of a life altering illness. Critical Illness Insurance gives you as much as $500,000 in a lump sum to be used as you wish.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance ensures your family’s financial well-being with a benefit payable for as much as $500,000.

For more info., visit specialmarkets.ia.ca/bcasw/home.

Health Insurance

BCASW members may apply for CASW Insurance programs, including access to health insurance through Green Shield Canada.

For more info. on the direct benefits of CASW/BCASW membership, visit casw-acts.ca/en/members/benefits-membership.
To create a new account on the CASW website, visit casw-acts.ca/en/user/register.
To get a quote or to compare Green Shield health insurance plans, visit mygscadvantage.ca/ha/Quote/AllProducts?mgaid=5243&oid=GS341&aid=N7885.