Your insurance quote checklist: Information to have on hand

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What you need for an auto insurance quote

1. Your vehicles

  • The year, make and model
  • The odometer reading (kilometres on the clock)
  • The registered owner’s name and address

2. Your driving history (plus all drivers included in the quote)

  • Any driving tickets (not including parking tickets)
  • Any claims

3. Your insurance history

  • How many years you’ve been insured (without gaps)

Have your existing insurance policy on hand, so you’ll know:

  • The name of your insurance company
  • Your renewal date
  • The type of coverage you have (this helps you compare)

Ready to buy your auto insurance?

You’ll need:

  • Your drivers licence number (and licence numbers for all drivers)
  • The vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • The name and address of the leasing or car loan company
  • A payment method

What you need for a home insurance quote

1. Your home

  • The year your home was built
  • The exterior siding (for example, brick, stone, vinyl, aluminum)
  • The main heating system (for example, electric, gas, oil)
  • The square footage (not including the basement)
  • The type of roof (including the roof material and when it was last replaced)

2. Your home’s location

  • The address
  • If there’s a fire hall and fire hydrant nearby

3. Your insurance history

  • How many years you’ve been insured (without gaps)

Have your existing insurance policy on hand, so you’ll know:

  • The name of your insurance company
  • Your renewal date
  • The type of coverage you have (this helps you compare)

Ready to buy your home insurance?

You’ll need:

  • The name and address of your mortgage lender
  • A payment method

You're all set

Get a quote

 

Not ready to buy yet?

You can still get a quote and lock in your rates for up to 364 days.* 

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* Rates are guaranteed for up to 364 days provided there are no changes to your underwriting information from the time the policy is issued to its effective date.

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