We often receive emails asking specific insurance-related questions. Here are some of the most common questions, with responses from our licensed insurance representatives.
I'm moving to Canada from the United States. What do I need know to get auto insurance?
There are a couple items you should bring with you that will make it easier to get insurance in Canada. The first is an original copy of a letter from your current insurer including details of your claims experience for the past 6 years. The second is a copy of your Driver's Abstract (you should be able to get this from your state motor vehicle department). Having both these items will help you get coverage and the best premium available.
However, you should know most Canadian insurance companies will not offer coverage if you do not have a driver's licence from the province where you are going to live. There are likely to be exceptions however, so you will want to do some research. In the meantime, the following will help you look into how you can go about exchanging your current driver's licence for a licence from your new province of residence:
If you're interested in seeing the type of rates you could expect to pay once you have your Canadian licence,
get quotes online through Kanetix.ca.
If moving to British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Manitoba, contact the government insurance provider in that province.
Lastly, you should also give the
Kanetix® article,
"New to the country? How to get car insurance in Canada" a read. It contains additional helpful information.
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