Coverage Guides
Deep dives on each optional benefit type so Ontarians can make informed coverage decisions.

Income Replacement Benefits Ontario: Do You Need Them?
Income replacement benefits (IRB) become optional in July 2026. We walk through how IRB is calculated, who actually needs it, and when it's safe to opt out.
TopRates Editorial
Oct 18, 2026

Death & Funeral Benefits in Ontario Auto Insurance: Should You Keep Them?
Death and funeral benefits become optional in July 2026. The savings are small. The case for keeping them is surprisingly strong — here's why.
TopRates Editorial
Oct 14, 2026

What Are Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS)? A Plain-Language Guide
Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) are the no-fault benefits every Ontario auto policy pays after an accident. This guide explains each category in plain English, so you know exactly what your policy covers.
TopRates Editorial
Oct 8, 2026

What your credit card's travel insurance does and does not cover
Trip-length caps, age limits and pre-existing condition clauses are where card coverage quietly stops. How to read the certificate before you rely on it.
TopRates Editorial
Oct 4, 2026
Ontario Auto Coverage: What the Law Requires vs What You Choose
An Ontario auto policy is part statute, part shopping. This reference guide draws the line — the coverages every policy must include, and the ones that are yours to decide, with sources beside each claim.
TopRates Editorial
Aug 21, 2026
Wildfire risk and home insurance pricing in Canada
Reinsurance costs reach premiums far from any fire zone. How catastrophe risk enters home insurance pricing, and how to read the risk lines on a policy.
TopRates Editorial
Aug 16, 2026