Insurance in Canada: What’s driving premiums higher?

Stats in brief: 11-627-M2026026
Description: The infographic provides a high level overview of the main cost drivers to insurers and why consumers are experiencing higher insurance premiums. Home insurance has been most impacted compared to automobile, as many consumers experienced declining premiums during the pandemic for automobile insurance. Extreme weather and pandemic factors influenced homeowners' insurance, whereas rising parts, maintenance, and repair costs as well as a spike in thefts have influenced auto insurance.
Issue Number: 2026026
Frequency: Occasional
Author(s): McGillivray, Marisa
Main Product: Statistics Canada - Infographics
Format Release date More information
HTML June 16, 2026
PDF June 16, 2026