Ontario

Having the right auto insurance coverage is essential for everyone who relies on a car to get around. But this peace of mind comes at a cost. Everyone who wants to drive a car in Ontario must, by law, buy a minimum amount of insurance. In Ontario, over 140 private insurance companies offer auto insurance to customers and compete on the basis of:

• price
• coverage
• service

In addition to the minimum amount of insurance required by law, Ontarians have the option of buying more coverage to suit their needs. When Ontarians are involved in accidents, insurance companies:

• help them get well
• support them if they are unable to work
• protect them financially if they hurt someone else and are sued for it

On June 17, 2010, IBC and the Coalition Representing Health Professionals in Auto Insurance Reform held a webcast to help insurers and the health care industry understand how to best serve the needs of claimants under the new auto insurance rules. During the webcast, a panel of government, insurance industry and health care experts answered questions about the reforms. To view the Q&A generated from this webcast, .