Automobile insurance protects you and your vehicle in case of accident, theft, injury and so on. It is an important and mandatory part of vehicle ownership. Below you will find useful links and phone numbers to many government and insurance industry organizations. These organizations exist to help you better understand the insurance required for your new car as well as how the insurance industry works. By investing some time now, you will be better prepared to discuss your insurance needs with your insurance company agent or independent broker.
All provincial governments have regulatory bodies which monitor and control the insurance industry.
In B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec the province actually provides some or all of the mandatory auto insurance coverages. Its Web site provides information on available insurance products, a plain language description of insurance coverages and contact phone numbers if you have any questions. The IBAC is the industry organization representing all independent insurance brokers in Canada. The IBAC site describes the role and benefits of using an independent insurance broker when shopping for insurance. The call is free and only takes a few minutes.