Insurance Renewal in Canada

Measure the price change, verify the coverage, update the risk and compare alternatives before the next policy term begins.

A renewal is more than a new premium. Exact notice, cancellation and non-renewal rules depend on the policy, product and province or territory. Use this hub as a review framework, then confirm the issued terms.

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UpdatedSeptember 7, 2026

ByCanada Rate Lab Editorial Team

SourcesIBC + provincial insurance regulators

MethodologySource-led research

RENEWAL RESEARCH MAP

Renewal guides6

Product checklists4

Linked calculators6

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Choose your renewal question

RENEWAL CHECKLISTReview Your RenewalA Canadian insurance renewal checklist for comparing premium, coverage, limits, deductibles, endorsements, payment terms and changes in risk.Open guide →PRICE CHANGEWhy Premiums IncreaseUnderstand why a Canadian auto, home, tenant or business insurance renewal may increase without confusing market trends with a personal rating decision.Open guide →RENEWAL SAVINGSLower Your PremiumEvidence-based ways to reduce Canadian insurance costs at renewal: compare like-for-like options, review deductibles, discounts, bundles, coverage and risk controls.Open guide →SWITCHING INSURERSSwitch Insurance CompaniesHow to switch insurance companies in Canada without creating a coverage gap: compare terms, align dates, calculate cancellation cost and document the change.Open guide →POLICY CANCELLATIONCancel an Insurance PolicyWhat to check before cancelling Canadian auto, home, tenant or business insurance: effective date, earned premium, fees, refund, lender obligations and coverage gaps.Open guide →NON-RENEWALInsurance Non-RenewalUnderstand insurance non-renewal in Canada, how it differs from mid-term cancellation, what written information to request and how to preserve continuous coverage.Open guide →

A defensible renewal review has four stages

01Measure

Calculate the annual dollar, monthly and percentage change.

02Match

Compare the same limits, deductibles, endorsements and payment terms.

03Update

Correct the people, property, vehicles, operations and material changes.

04Decide

Renew, modify or switch with dates and coverage confirmed in writing.

Review the right details for each product

AUTODrivers, vehicles and mandatory coverageConfirm drivers, address, vehicle use, annual distance, claims, convictions, deductibles and province-specific mandatory protection.HOMERebuild value, water and catastrophe optionsReview reconstruction value, renovations, occupancy, water endorsements, earthquake, contents and liability limits.TENANTContents, liability and lease proofUpdate belongings value, deductible, Additional Living Expenses, liability limit, roommates and any lease insurance requirement.BUSINESSOperations, assets, revenue and contractsReconcile operations, locations, payroll, revenue, property, vehicles, cyber exposure and client or lease requirements.

CONSUMER RIGHTS + RESPONSIBILITIES

Use the notice period, but verify the rule that applies

IBC's Code of Consumer Rights and Responsibilities says renewal terms should be provided at least 30 days before expiry and describes a consumer's responsibility to ask questions, pay premiums and keep information current. Product-specific legislation and policy wording still control the actual situation.

Renewal checklist IBC consumer code

Use real numbers instead of a generic estimate

SWITCHINGSwitch Now or WaitCompare the cost to your current expiry, including cancellation and the new premium.CANCELLATIONCancellation RefundCheck unused days, retained premium and a refund or balance owing.RENEWALRenewal IncreaseCompare annual premiums and separate fees, with dollar and percentage changes.DEDUCTIBLEDeductible Break-EvenCompare annual saving with added claim exposure.PAYMENTMonthly vs AnnualCompare cash flow with total payment cost.BUNDLEBundle SavingsMeasure combined versus separate policy totals.

Quote, renewal and claim are different stages

A quote proposes new terms, a renewal offers the next term on an existing policy, and a claim applies issued wording to a reported loss. Keep those stages separate so a price estimate is never mistaken for coverage or a settlement decision.

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Core sources

Insurance Bureau of Canada — Code of Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Insurance Bureau of Canada — Find insurance that fits your needs Insurance Bureau of Canada — Tips to reduce premiums FSRA — Working with your broker, agent or insurer