Driving in Ontario comes with mandatory auto insurance, but for true peace of mind, many drivers choose to enhance their protection with all perils.
All perils insurance is one of the most comprehensive options available. Think of it as a safety net that covers almost everything – unless it's specifically excluded in your policy. In this blog, we'll break down all perils coverage in Ontario, so you can make informed decisions about protecting yourself and your vehicle.
All perils, also known as all risk, is an optional type of insurance, and one of the most extensive. All perils combines collision and comprehensive. This includes protection for all risks unless they are otherwise excluded in your policy.
A peril is a situation or circumstance that causes a loss. For example, a car accident is a peril. So is damage to your vehicle from the weather.
All perils insurance is designed to cover unexpected and accidental events. Here are some examples of the types of perils typically included:
While all perils insurance offers broad protection, certain events are typically excluded. These may include:
All perils are the most extensive type of policy, so it costs more. The cost depends on your insurer, driving history, limits and much more. Contact us for all perils insurance to get an accurate price estimate.
All perils provide drivers with coverage against the majority of perils. This will give you peace of mind in knowing you have protection against almost all types of damage to your vehicle. If you have a low-risk tolerance, it is worth considering.
All perils are a combination of collision and comprehensive. The only difference is that it combines the two types of coverage into a single policy.
All perils covers all risks, unless specified. Named or specified perils only include the perils listed in the policy.
It depends on your risk tolerance and other factors. Some drivers are willing to pay a little more for it. Others are willing to forego it to keep their premiums down. Speak with your advisor to determine your need for all perils.
No. All perils is an optional type of Ontario car insurance. You can choose to add this to your policy. Adding all perils will give you more protection and also increase your cost.
You file an all perils claim the same as you would other auto insurance claims. If you have damage to your vehicle, contact your insurer and start a claim.
All perils is one of several types of coverage you can select when getting car insurance quotes. Do you have all perils? Does it make sense for your driving situation? Contact our brokers today to explore your options today.
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