your car insurance in canada ~ CANADA INSURANCE

am i covered by my U.S. policy in canada?

Generally, yes. As long as you're visiting and not staying permanently, your U.S. auto coverage will travel with you through Canada.

Contact your insurer before your trip to confirm that your coverage goes with you. Your insurer may send you a temporary Canadian insurance card to keep in your glove box.

If you're an Esurance customer planning to cross into Canada, give us a call at1-800-ESURANCE (1-800-378-7262) to request a Canadian insurance ID card.

Insuring a rental car in Canada

If you tour Canada in a rental car, you'll still have insurance coverage through your U.S. policy. We recommend speaking with one of our licensed agents to help ensure you're covered for whatever the open road throws your way.

What if I'm moving to Canada?

If you're setting up permanent residence in Canada, you'll have to swap your old U.S. policy for shiny, new Canadian car insurance. Luckily, Esurance can make finding great coverage north of the border a snap. Simply get a quick online quote with Esurance Canada to start shopping for a policy.

documents to pack before you drive to canada

Your U.S. drivers license is valid in Canada, so that's a must. You'll also want to bring your passport to get back into the U.S. And if you're traveling with your child, bring some proof of ID (like a birth certificate) as well as proof of custody forms (if you're divorced and traveling with your child).

Canadian insurance card

Like an intracontinental hall pass, this document assures Canadian authorities that you're an insured tourist with adequate coverage. Your insurer may issue one of these for travel to Canada. Carry it with you, along with your usual proof of insurance, whenever you're driving.

if you’re in an accident in canada

Even though our northerly neighbors are skilled, courteous drivers (probably), accidents happen. If you're an Esurance customer and have a mishap in Canada, you can handle it in much the same way as you would back home.

First, call the police. Be honest about what happened, and get a copy of the police report. After the police, call us at 1-800-ESURANCE (1-800-378-7262) — yep, even in Canada. We'll walk you through the rest, from filing a claim to finding a repair shop. It's that easy, eh.

CANADA INSURANCE

Monday, 21 March 2016