Ontario auto-insurance guide

Specified perils vs all perils in Ontario

Specified perils covers only named causes of loss, while all perils combines collision and comprehensive-style protection and adds certain theft situations.

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

Specified perils is named-risk coverage

Only listed causes in the policy are included.

All perils is broader

FSRA describes all perils as combining collision/upset and comprehensive, with some additional theft protection.

Premium is only one comparison point

Deductibles, exclusions and vehicle use can matter more than the label alone.

Use the policy wording

Coverage names are summaries; section 7 of the OAP 1 controls the contract.

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.