Preferred rates

Leveraging your buying power

Enjoy the benefits of group buying power. When you do, a percentage of revenues generated by affinity partnerships supports student and alumni programs.

The UVic Alumni Association's affinity partners offer exclusive products and services to UVic grads.

Health, dental and travel insurance through IA Financial

Though many challenges lie ahead for your family, there are steps you can take to be certain their future remains bright, even in the face of the unexpected. Protecting your children's education, your home, your income and the financial well-being of your family is most important.

The University of Victoria Alumni Association has worked closely with our insurance partner IA Financial Group to offer a group insurance program that provides our alumni the best coverage and value.

The Alumni Group Insurance Program offers:

The benefits to all of us are significant. Our group buying power means we pay competitive group rates for comprehensive insurance coverage. Plus, your participation in this affinity program helps support the programs and services of your Alumni.

IA Financial Group guarantees your satisfaction with a no-questions asked, 60 day money-back guarantee.

To enrol in the program, or for more information, visit the University of Victoria Alumni customer web site. Or contact IA directly at 1-800-266-5667 or by email to solutions@ia.ca.

Home and rental insurance through TD Insurance

Get ready to save on home, condo and tenant insurance with preferred rates through the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program

As a trusted partner, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program is dedicated to helping University of Victoria alumni get access to preferred insurance rates. These preferred rates are available on home, condo and tenant coverage. 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.

Here are a few ways your savings can add up:
• Having a connected burglar or fire alarm
• Living in a newly built home
• Your home is free of a mortgage or secured line of credit

Plus, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Affinity Program helps support alumni activities. A win-win for you and your school.

Feel confident your coverage fits your needs.
Get a TD Insurance Meloche Monnex quote now by visiting www.tdinsurance.com/uvicalumni or calling 1-866-293-9730.

†Ranks based on data available from OSFI, Insurers, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and Provincial Regulators, as at December 31, 2017.

Due to provincial legislation, the automobile and recreational vehicle insurance program is not offered in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Rewards credit card through MBNA

Reward Yourself. You could get up to 15,000 Bonus Points††

With the MBNA Rewards^® Platinum Plus^® credit card, you get the flexibility to earn and redeem points for what you want, when you want.

Earning points is easy.

2 points^‡ for every $1 you spend on eligible gas, groceries, and restaurant purchases ($5,000 annual limit per category)
1 point^‡ for every $1 you spend on other eligible transactions
10,000 bonus points^†† after your first eligible purchase within 90 days of account opening
5,000 bonus points^†† if enrolled for e-statements within 90 days of account opening
Redeem points^‡ for travel, brand-name merchandise, gift cards from participating retailers, cashback, and charitable donations

‡ These are highlights of the credit card rewards program (the "Program") associated with this credit card account. Points will be awarded on eligible transactions charged to the account as set out in the Program terms and conditions. The account will earn two (2) points per dollar spent on eligible restaurant, grocery, digital media, membership, and household utility purchases until you spend $10,000 annually (per calendar year) in the applicable category. Other eligible purchases will earn a Base Earn Rate of one (1) point per dollar. Each year, the account will receive Birthday Bonus Points equal to 10% of the total number of Points the account earned in the 12 months before the month of the primary cardholder's birthday, to a maximum Birthday Bonus each year of 10,000 Points. The Birthday Bonus Points will be added to the account before the end of the primary cardholder's birthday month. The redemption rate for Points earned may differ depending on the redemption option chosen. Complete terms and conditions describing Program eligibility, accrual, earn limits, and redemption of Points, and other important conditions will be sent after the account is opened. Please read the terms and conditions carefully upon receipt.

†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer and (a) in order to obtain a "First Eligible Transaction Bonus" of 10,000 points, the account must be used for at least one eligible transaction within the first 90 days of account opening that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request(s) or otherwise disputed, and (b) in order to obtain a "Paperless Bonus" of 5,000 bonus points, you must enroll in online banking at www.mbna.ca and consent to Paperless Statements for the account within the first 90 days of account opening, and not subsequently rescind such enrollment throughout this period. Please allow 8-10 weeks from the transaction date and the Paperless Statement enrollment for the applicable bonus points to be posted to your points account. Limit one-time bonus point offer (no cash value) per new account for each bonus point offer. This promotion is offered by MBNA and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank is the issuer of this credit card. MBNA is a division of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. All trade-marks are the property of their respective owners.

^®/MBNA is a trade-mark of The Toronto Domionion Bank.

Car Share with Evo

Evo Car Share is made for you. Their fully hybrid and electric vehicle fleet is equipped with bike and ski racks, allowing you to enjoy everything BC has to offer. You can drive anywhere, just pick up and drop off in either the Metro Vancouver or Victoria Home Zone. Plus, gas, parking, insurance and all your kilometres are included in their low per-minute rate.

Sign up today at evo.ca to get FREE membership and 45 driving minutes for FREE with promo code UVICALUMNI.

*Offer valid for new members only until Dec. 31, 2023. Forty-five free driving minutes valid 30 days from membership approval.

UVic Alumni ONECard holders are eligible for 15 extra free driving minutes—use promo code ALUMNICARD for FREE membership and 60 driving minutes for FREE. Same terms and conditions apply.

General information

Why does the UVic Alumni Association offer affinity programs?

The UVic Alumni Association has negotiated group rates for UVic alumni with a variety of Canadian companies. Affinity programs offer alumni the opportunity to support the university while benefiting from services such as travel, investment, insurance or credit cards. When you use our partners' products or services a portion of your purchase is returned to the association. Those revenues support student and alumni programs.

Why do I get mail and/or e-mail about affinity programs?

From time to time the UVic Alumni Association will be contacting you by mail or e-mail to update you on products or services offered to UVic alumni. The materials are supplied by our affinity partners but mailed by the UVic Alumni Association.

Is your personal information given or sold to our affinity partners?

No, it is not. An independent mail house that has agreed to our privacy policy manages the mailing process to ensure confidentiality of your personal data. Your personal information remains confidential and is never released to any of our affinity partners.

Can I ask to be excluded from these mailings?

Yes. We respect your privacy. Visit our subscription preferences page and select what you want or don't want to receive from the UVic Alumni Association. We will ensure that your information is accurate and treated according to your wishes.

How does the UVic Alumni Association use the revenue it gains from affinity partnerships?

From the revenue the UVic Alumni Association gains from affinity partnerships, the association sponsors and supports annual student and alumni programs including Grad Year Connections, Career Fair, Career Forums as well as local and international alumni chapter and branch events.