Ontario auto-insurance guide

Ontario auto-insurance cancellation and non-renewal

Insurers can cancel or refuse renewal only within legal and approved underwriting rules, while consumers also have the right to cancel their policy.

CancellationNon-renewal

Updated for Ontario rules in force August 11, 2026 · Megan R. Fairview

Non-payment can lead to cancellation

Missing premium payments can affect both current coverage and future pricing.

Non-renewal requires notice

Consumers have the right to be informed in writing if the policy is not renewed.

Underwriting rules matter

FSRA says an insurer's filed underwriting rules explain when it may decline or non-renew.

Do not create a gap while disputing

Keep legally required insurance in force if the vehicle remains on the road.

Ontario-specific educational summary. Your actual rights and coverage come from the Insurance Act, regulations, the current Ontario Automobile Policy (OAP 1), your certificate, endorsements and the facts of the claim. Do not change coverage based only on a general web article.