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Ontario insurance news.

Guides, tips and news on insurance for Ontario residents. Auto, home, business, cottage, cross-border — the essentials for smart coverage without breaking the bank.

Topics covered

Our blog covers the topics Ontario policyholders care about:

  • Auto: SABS, DCPD, OPCF 44R, Toronto vs suburb rates, multi-product discounts
  • Home: Section D, water damage, replacement value, Muskoka & Great Lakes cottage
  • Condo: unit vs common elements coverage, betterments, high-rise vs low-rise
  • Business: professional liability, cyber, business interruption, Toronto/GTA commercial
  • Motorcycle & RV: seasonal storage, M-class licensing, OFSC, ORVA
  • Boat: PCOC, Great Lakes, cottage-based, marina requirements
  • Travel: OHIP limits, snowbird, cross-border US, annual vs single-trip
  • Life: Term vs whole vs UL, LLQP, estate planning

This section will grow progressively with Ontario-focused articles. In the meantime, browse our main blog — most articles apply to Ontario with regulatory adjustments we document where relevant.

Latest Ontario articles

Nine guides published in July 2026 to help you understand Ontario property and casualty insurance.

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Ontario Auto Insurance 2026: Legal Minimums and No-Fault System Explained

Ontario auto insurance 2026: FSRA minimums $200K, no-fault DCPD, Toronto/Ottawa rates. Free quote with a licensed broker.

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Home Insurance Ontario 2026: Coverage and Average Costs (GTA, Ottawa)

Home insurance Ontario 2026: average $1,250–$2,400, Form 3 vs Form 4, sewer backup add-on. Free comparison from Ontario brokers.

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Auto Insurance by City in Ontario: Toronto vs Ottawa vs Mississauga (2026)

Compare Ontario auto insurance: Brampton $2,700, Toronto $2,100, Ottawa $1,400. Why costs vary and how to save with a broker.

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Ontario Snow Tire Discount: Save Up to 5% on Auto Insurance in 2026

Ontario law: 5% auto insurance discount for winter tires. Participating insurers, install dates, real savings for Ontario drivers.

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Basement Flooding in Ontario: Sewer Backup Insurance Explained (2026)

Sewer backup coverage Ontario: $40–$120/year add-on. Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton flood zones. Deductibles and typical claims.

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Rideshare Insurance in Ontario (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash): What’s Required

Ontario rideshare insurance 2026: personal policy gap, Intact/Aviva/Belair endorsements, cost, Uber vs Lyft coverage differences.

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First-Time Home Buyer Insurance in Ontario: The 2026 Complete Guide

First-time buyer Ontario: closing binder, replacement cost, HELOC/LTA, common mistakes. Talk to a licensed Ontario broker.

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Cottage Insurance Ontario 2026: Muskoka, Kawartha, Seasonal Coverage

Ontario cottage insurance: seasonal occupancy, freeze/thaw, docks, theft, $900–$2,800/year. Muskoka vs Kawartha vs Georgian Bay.

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High-Risk Auto Insurance Ontario: Facility Association Explained (2026)

Facility Association Ontario: last-resort insurance for declined drivers. Cost, wait time, how to exit the residual market in 3 years.

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