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Car Insurance in Ontario

Driving in Ontario may mean that you are headed down the 401 during an icy snowstorm, or sitting in traffic on the Gardiner Expressway, gazing at the summer sunset over the Toronto skyline. When driving your car, feel confident your auto insurance coverage fits your needs.

In Ontario, Mandatory Car Insurance Coverages Include

In Ontario, mandatory auto insurance coverage consists of: Liability Coverage, Uninsured Automobile Coverage, and Accident Benefit Coverage. It's the bare minimum to protect you and your loved ones.

  • Liability Coverage

    If you injure someone or damage property, payments are made on your behalf.

  • Uninsured Automobile Coverage

    Medical costs and damage are covered if an uninsured driver is at fault.

  • Accident Benefits Coverage

    Regardless of who is at fault, medical and other expenses you are entitled to receive are covered.

Enhanced and Special Coverage for Ontario

Choose one of these options for beyond-the-minimum protection for your car.

  • Specified Perils

    Protects your vehicle from specified perils such as losses caused by fire, floods, hail or theft.

  • Comprehensive

    All other insured damage caused to your vehicle (except collision or upset).

  • Collision or Upset

    Damage to your vehicle caused by a traffic collision with another vehicle or object.

  • All Perils

    The broadest level of coverage — combines Collision or Upset and Comprehensive coverage along with increased theft protection.

  • Accident Forgiveness

    With Accident Forgiveness, your car insurance rates won’t go up if you have an at-fault or partially-at-fault accident.

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  • Uninterrupted Driving Coverage

    With Grand Touring, travel worry free within Canada and the U.S. because you’re covered for rental car insurance, a temporary rental car, and even towing.

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  • Removing Depreciation Deduction

    In the event of a total loss, you'll typically get the purchase price of your vehicle as your settlement value.

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  • Direct Compensation

    Damages to your car are covered to the extent at which you are not at fault in a collision.

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Steps to buy car insurance online

  1. Start your quote

    Begin your quote by answering a few questions. With the information you provide we’ll be able to:

    • Assess your needs and recommend coverage
    • Determine what discounts are available to you
    • Give you the most accurate quote

    And of course, it’s all 100% confidential.

  2. Customize your coverage

    Once you've completed your quote we’ll provide you with our recommended coverage options based on your individual needs.

    You’ll be able to:

    • Adjust your deductible amounts
    • Alter your coverage limits
    • Proceed with buying online‡

  3. Set up payment, review coverage and buy

    Once you’re satisfied with your coverage, you can:

    • Review your payment options
    • Confirm your payment method
    • And review your summary

    Now you can finish the process and put your feet up.

Save 10% when you quote and buy car insurance online2.

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Ways you can save

  • Alumni or member of professional associations

    Alumni or member of professional associations could save on car and home insurance with lower, preferred rates.

  • Multi-vehicle discount

    From a second car to a recreational vehicle or motorcycle, adding more vehicles to your policy is an efficient way to save money on car insurance.

  • Drive a hybrid or electric vehicle

    You can save 10% on car insurance when you insure your hybrid or electric vehicle with TD Insurance.4

File a Claim Right from Your Phone!

Let us be there for you when you need it most. With the TD Insurance Mobile App, you'll receive step-by-step guidance through the claims process, be able to take photographs, and track the status of your claim.

Well, that depends on a few things. We look at several key factors when calculating your auto insurance premium (and so do other insurance companies):

  • Your car make, model, and year are taken into consideration when quoting you a price. The kind of car you have determines its value, safety features, and how much it would cost to repair damages.
  • How you drive your car in addition to the number of kilometers you drive every year, including daily commute and business use.
  • Your driving record, which includes things like the number of years you've all been licensed for, speeding tickets, and accidents.
  • The area in which you live affects premiums - whether it's Toronto, Mississauga, or Bolton.
  • The coverage and add-ons you choose might cost more but can provide you with additional benefits that could save you money in the event of an accident.
  • We offer ways to save with preferred rates for professionals and alumni being one of the ways. Check out the section below for more information on how to save on your insurance.

Well, that depends on a few things. We look at several key factors when calculating your auto insurance premium (and so do other insurance companies):

  • Your car make, model, and year are taken into consideration when quoting you a price. The kind of car you have determines its value, safety features, and how much it would cost to repair damages.
  • How you drive your car in addition to the number of kilometers you drive every year, including daily commute and business use.
  • Your driving record, which includes things like the number of years you've all been licensed for, speeding tickets, and accidents.
  • The area in which you live affects premiums - whether it's Toronto, Mississauga, or Bolton.
  • The coverage and add-ons you choose might cost more but can provide you with additional benefits that could save you money in the event of an accident.
  • We offer ways to save with preferred rates for professionals and alumni being one of the ways. Check out the section below for more information on how to save on your insurance.

Once you've decided on the right kind of auto insurance coverage and deductible amounts with your insurance provider, you will pay for an insurance premium. This will provide you financial protection against physical damage or bodily injury that can happen from traffic collisions. It can also cover liability costs if you ever injure someone else or their property in a car accident. With enhanced and special coverage options, you can explore ways to add extra protection also.

To be eligible for auto insurance, you (and all the drivers you wish to include in the policy) must have a valid driver's license. Insurance companies will look at your prior driving record to determine eligibility and rates. Other eligibility restrictions may arise from past convictions. This too will vary depending on when your last conviction occurred and the nature of the conviction.

Other insurance conditions may arise depending on the type of vehicle, its use, and any customizations or modifications made to the vehicle. For example, if you've altered your vehicle to enhance its performance or appearance, most insurance companies would need to assess the vehicle to determine if they could insure it. If you plan on modifying your vehicle, call us first! We will let you know if the changes you plan on making could have an impact on your policy and your premiums.

Learn more about Car Insurance Eligibility and Restrictions

If you're looking for an auto insurance quote in Ontario, you can get one by using our online quoter. It's fast and will provide you with a personalized quote in a few minutes. As a resident of Ontario, you will even get 5% off eligible coverage† automatically when using our online quoter for a car insurance quote. These are some of the steps involved in getting a car insurance quote from us.

Step 1: Enter your information. This includes details about the vehicle(s) and driver(s) that are to be included on the policy. You may be eligible for certain discounts based on the information you provide.

Step 2: Select group affiliations. You can select up to three eligible alumni, employer, and professional associations to get the best preferred rate for you and save even more!

Step 3: Review quote summary. You can review your quote or modify coverage, if needed. The quote will also be emailed to you. The emailed quote will be valid for 45 days, if the driver and vehicle information you provided, and the coverage options you selected remain unchanged.

Step 4: Make the call! When you're ready, let us call you or you call us to complete your purchase.

Step 5: Email confirmation. Receive immediate email confirmation of your policy, along with temporary proof of insurance.

Keep in mind that the minimum car insurance coverage required is determined by the Government of Ontario and that may differ from Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland/Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Alberta. Premiums may also vary depending on the area in which you reside.

 

‡Conditions apply. Subject to eligibility rules.
 Note: You may not always be given the option to buy online. If this happens, we encourage you to call and speak to one of our licensed advisors, or let us call you!

1 Nationally, the 1,604 new TD Insurance customers who were surveyed between March 6th, 2023 to March 16th, 2023 and July 18th, 2023 to August 1st, 2023, who reported their annual car insurance premiums paid to their previous insurance provider and who reported their annual car insurance premiums payable to TD Insurance upon switching their car insurance policy, reported an average annual premium savings of approximately 23%. The survey sample consisted of new customers who switched their car insurance policies to TD Insurance between August 2022 to August 2023. It was conducted with a 95% confidence interval and produced a 3% margin of error. These survey results do not include customers in British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan. Savings amounts are not guaranteed; actual annual premium savings obtained nationally from switching car insurance policies to TD Insurance varies based on each customer's individual insurance profile and province of residence. Certain conditions, limitations and exclusions apply to all offers.

2 In order to be eligible for the Buy Online Discount for car insurance, you must meet eligibility requirements to buy car insurance online and complete your purchase of this insurance online. Note: You may not always be given the option to buy online. This may occur, for example, if information provided requires additional verification or if your purchase must be completed with an advisor based on your specific insurance needs. If you are unable to buy online, we encourage you to call and speak to one of our licensed advisors or let us call you!
 
Offers may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time without notice.

• 10% Auto Insurance Savings (Ontario)

10% savings off eligible coverage in the first policy term is derived from a combination of two separate discounts:

- a 5% Digital Discount for completing the auto insurance quote online, applied when the auto insurance purchase is also completed online. The Digital Discount will continue to be applicable upon policy renewal.

And

- 5% Buy Online Discount in the first policy term for completing the auto insurance purchase online.

Both the Digital Discount and Buy Online Discount are applicable to premiums charged for each of the following coverages: Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Accident Benefits, Uninsured Automobile, Direct Compensation - Property Damage, All Perils, Collision, Comprehensive, Specified Perils, and OPCF 44.

• 10% Home Insurance Savings (not available in Quebec)

A 10% Buy Online Discount in the first policy term will be available to customers for completing the home, condo or tenant Insurance purchase online. The Buy Online Discount is applicable to premiums charged for the base insurance policy and the following endorsements: Above Ground Water, Extended Water Damage and Fuel Overflow or Escape.

• 5% Savings on Home Insurance (Quebec)

A Buy Online Discount of 5% in the first policy term will be available to customers for completing the Home, Condo or Tenant insurance purchase online. The Buy Online Discount is applicable to premiums charged for the base insurance policy and the following endorsements: Above Ground Water, Extended Water Damage and Fuel Oil Overflow or Escape

• 10% Savings on Car Insurance (Quebec)

A Buy Online Discount of 10% in the first policy term will be available to customers for completing the car insurance purchase online. The Buy Online Discount is applicable to premiums charged for each of the following coverages: Civil Liability, Damage to Insured Vehicles (All Perils, Collision or Upset, Comprehensive and Specified Perils).

• 5% Auto Insurance Savings (Alberta)

A 5% Buy Online Discount in the first policy term will be available to customers for completing the car insurance purchase online. The Buy Online Discount is applicable to premiums charged for each of the following coverages: Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Accident Benefits, Direct Compensation – Property Damage, All Perils, Collision, Comprehensive, Specified Perils, and S.E.F. No. 44

• 5% Auto Insurance Savings (Nova Scotia & Newfoundland)

A 5% Buy Online Discount in the first policy term will be available to customers for completing the car insurance purchase online. The Buy Online Discount is applicable to premiums charged for each of the following coverages: Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Uninsured Automobile, Direct Compensation – Property Damage, All Perils, Collision, Comprehensive, Specified Perils and Uninsured Motorist.

• 5% Auto Insurance Savings (PEI)

5% Buy Online Discount in the first policy term for completing the auto insurance purchase online. The Buy Online Discount is applicable to premiums charged for each of the following coverages: Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Accident Benefits, Uninsured Automobile, Direct Compensation – Property Damage, All Perils, Collision, Comprehensive, Specified Perils and Underinsured Motorist.

• 5% Auto Insurance Savings (Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon)

5% Buy online discount in the first policy term will be available to customers for completing the car insurance purchase online. The Buy Online Discount is applicable to premiums charged for each of the following coverages: Third Party Liability, Accident Benefits, All Perils, Collision, Comprehensive, Specified Perils, and S.E.F. No. 44.

3 As of May 26, 2023, our customers (with insurance policies underwritten by either Security National Insurance Company, Primmum Insurance Company, TD General Insurance Company and TD Home And Auto Insurance Company) who insure their car with us and who meet the claims-free savings criteria applicable to their province or region with regard to the number of years spent claims-free, save an average of:

35%, in Ontario
15%, in Quebec
20%, in Alberta, Yukon, Nunavut and North West Territories
30%, in the Atlantic Provinces

when compared to the premium they would have paid if, within the previous 12 months, they made a claim that would have negatively affected their premium. These claims vary by province and product. Savings are not guaranteed and vary based on the customer's profile, province/region and product.

Mailing address:
TD Insurance (Corporate Secretariat)
50, Place Crémazie
12th Floor
Montreal (Quebec) H2P 1B6

4 Un rabais de 10 % est appliqué sur la couverture d’assurance des véhicules de tourisme désignés comme hybrides ou électriques, conformément aux tableaux de description des véhicules du Bureau d’assurance du Canada.

Ce rabais est appliqué aux primes pour les couvertures suivantes : lésions corporelles, dommages matériels, Indemnisation directe en cas de dommages matériels, indemnités d'accident, automobile non assurée, tous risques, collision ou versement, risques multiples, risques spécifiés et FMPO 44. 

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