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Coverage Guides

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

10 min read
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Persona Guides

Self-Employed & Gig Workers: Why Income Replacement Coverage Matters More Than Ever

Without an employer disability plan, self-employed and gig workers face the biggest income risk from an accident. Why opting out of IRB after July 2026 is likely a mistake.

TopRates Editorial

Oct 16, 2026

6 min read
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Coverage Guides

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

7 min read
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Reform Explainers

Auto Insurance First Payer Rule 2026: How It Changes Your Health Benefits

After July 1, 2026, auto insurers are the first payer for medical claims after an accident — not your workplace health plan. Here is what that flip means for your coverage.

TopRates Editorial

Oct 12, 2026

9 min read
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Reform Explainers

What Happens If You're in an Accident After July 1, 2026?

A step-by-step walkthrough of what happens after a post-reform collision — who pays first, what benefits you can claim, and how the new rules change the claims process.

TopRates Editorial

Oct 10, 2026

7 min read
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Coverage Guides

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

7 min read
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