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What kind of personal insurance can I get?
There are different types of insurance that can protect you, your assets or your family in various situations.
Here is a list of some types of insurance. You should always read insurance policies carefully before making the decision to buy. You should also compare different policies to get the right coverage at the best rate.
Automobile Insurance
If you drive a vehicle in Ontario, you must have automobile insurance - it's the law.
Disability Insurance
If you must stop working because of
an illness or injury or a permanent disability, this insurance provides you
with a source of income and/or medical home care.
Health Insurance
In Canada, the government provides basic health care to those who live here and who meet the eligibility requirements. You may need to buy private health insurance if you are not eligible for OHIP or if you need to pay for services that OHIP does not cover.
Homeowner or Tenant Insurance
If you are a homeowner, you should buy this type of insurance to protect your home (structure) and its contents. Depending on your situation, you may also get property insurance, title insurance, and/or mortgage insurance. If you are a tenant, you should buy tenant insurance (rental insurance) to cover your personal assets and protect yourself against damages to your apartment or others’ apartments (for example, if a fire spreads from your apartment to your neighbour’s).
Life Insurance
Life insurance provides income benefits or a one-time payment to your survivors (for example, your children, spouse or other family members) when you die.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance covers the cost of medical services that you use outside of Canada and that exceed the amount covered by provincial health insurance (OHIP). Travel insurance can also cover travel expenses caused by cancellations, lost tickets, lost or stolen passports and more.
For More Information
- Insurance Canada - Information about different types of insurance and links to providers.
- Choosing an Insurance Provider - Tips about how to choose an insurance company and a directory you can search to find insurance companies. From Insurance Canada.
- Low Rates - Choose and compare insurance rates from across Canada for all your needs from LowestRates.ca.
- Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association - A non-profit, trade association that provides information about life insurance and health insurance.
- OmbudService for Life & Health Insurance - An independent service that helps consumers with concerns and complaints about life and health insurance products and services. This website also has information on life and health insurance.
Last updated:
September 20, 2023
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