Ottawa Auto Insurance
Reliable and affordable car insurance in Ottawa
Acera Insurance helps drivers in Ottawa and surrounding areas hit the road with peace of mind. As one of the largest independent insurance brokers in Ontario, we have the expertise and insurer relationships to provide you with comprehensive and competitive auto insurance.
For more than 60 years, Acera Insurance has been providing Ottawa and area drivers with exceptional and dependable auto insurance, which is mandatory by provincial law. You can rest assured that Acera Insurance will secure the best coverage to protect you and your family every time you get behind the wheel.
Types of car insurance in Ottawa
Ottawa drivers are legally required to have certain types of auto insurance coverage before they get behind the wheel and on the road. Below is a summary of the mandatory coverages for Ottawa:
Third-Party Liability Insurance
Third-party liability insurance helps cover expenses if you’re found responsible for injuring someone or damaging their property in an accident, shielding you from the financial burden of those claims.
Accident Benefits Insurance
Accident benefits provide coverage for medical care, income replacement, and additional support if you’re injured in a collision—no matter who was at fault
Direct Compensation Property Damage (DCPD)
Direct Compensation Property Damage (DCPD) coverage allows you to work directly with your own insurance provider to repair or replace your vehicle when another driver is at fault—helping you avoid delays from third-party insurance claims.
Underinsured or Uninsured Automobile Coverage
In Ottawa, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage protects you and your passengers if you’re injured in a collision caused by a driver who lacks adequate insurance—helping cover medical expenses and other related losses
Connect with an Acera Insurance Ottawa auto broker to learn more about these essential coverages.
Optional auto coverages in Ottawa, Ontario
While basic auto insurance is legally required to drive on public roads in Ottawa, optional coverages are also available to enhance your protection. With the volume of accidents and collisions in and around the city, Ottawa drivers may benefit from additional coverage for greater peace of mind.
Collision coverage
Collision coverage helps pay for repairs to your vehicle if it’s damaged in an accident involving another vehicle or object—protecting you from out-of-pocket costs after a collision
Comprehensive coverage
In Ottawa, comprehensive coverage helps pay for repairs or replacement if your vehicle is damaged by factors beyond your control, such as fires, floods or vandalism.
Talk to a broker for more information on all of your auto insurance coverage options. Our team will work with you to determine your insurance needs and will recommend on whether you would benefit from specific, enhanced protections.
Why choose Acera insurance for your Ottawa car coverage?
We offer auto expertise and dependable service when you need it most.
Car Insurance Experts
Our knowledgeable Ottawa car insurance advisors offer recommendations based on your needs.
Multiple Ways to Save
With access to several insurance companies, we can find competitive rates on auto coverage.
Convenient Access
We offer convenience. Get a quote online, over the phone or in person.
Helping Ottawa and area residents drive with confidence
Your auto insurance policy shouldn’t be confusing. Our expert auto insurance brokers will explain your policy in clear, easy-to-understand terms.
Auto insurance is mandatory in Ontario under provincial law—but Acera Insurance does not offer a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we base auto insurance coverage on your personal circumstances and driver requirements, meaning you’ll get the best protection at the best rate for your needs.
Auto insurance can protect you and your responsibility as a driver as well as your vehicle—even when it is parked. Standard auto insurance includes third-party liability, statutory accident benefits, underinsured or uninsured motorist, and direct compensation property damage. Optional auto insurance coverages include comprehensive coverage, collision coverage and more. Through a combination of coverages, we work with you to ensure you have the right type and amount of coverage for your driving needs.
We also offer group auto insurance for Ottawa organizations
Is your business or organization looking to offer employees or members significant discounts on their automobile insurance?
Through a group automobile insurance program, small and large organizations, groups and professional associations can offer employees or members reduced insurance premiums. The discount could be up to 30 per cent! Plus, there is no additional administrative cost to your organization.
Contact a broker to learn more about the advantages of a group insurance program.
FAQs: Answering your Ottawa auto insurance questions
Auto insurance can sometimes be confusing; however, as it is required by provincial law, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basics.
Here are answers to the most common auto insurance questions Acera Insurance receives. One of our expert Ottawa auto insurance brokers can respond if your specific question is not answered below.
Every vehicle and driver are different, meaning every auto insurance policy is different. Rates depended on several factors, including the type of vehicle, length of commute and driver experience. The average cost of auto insurance in Ottawa and surrounding areas is approximately $1,920 a year; however, you may pay more or less depending on things such as the vehicle your drive, how often and far you drive, and your experience behind the wheel.
All motorists, regardless of what they drive, are required to have auto insurance. Acera Insurance offers auto insurance for a range of vehicles, including:
- Cars
- Vans
- Trucks
- Snowmobiles
- Motorcycles
- ATV’s
- Specialty Vehicles
- Antique Vehicles
Acera Insurance understands the need to fit within a budget. There are ways to manage your insurance rates without sacrificing your auto insurance coverage. Please contact us to speak with a broker about your eligibility for discounts like:
- Multi-policy
- Mature Age
- Multiple Vehicle
- Conviction Free
- Away at School
- Farmer’s Discount
- Graduated License
- Loyal Client
- Retiree
- Alarm
Insurance providers take several factors into consideration when determining auto insurance rates. Some of the variables taken into consideration when calculating auto insurance premiums include:
- Type of vehicle: The make and model, year, material it was made from, etc.
- Driver experience: Newer drivers tend to see higher rates as they have less experience.
- Demographics: Age and gender.
- Length of commute: What distance does the vehicle travel every day and what is the primary use of the vehicle?
- Past accidents: The number and severity of past accidents can affect rates.
- Provincial stats: Higher distracted driving rates and more expensive vehicles on the road in Ontario can affect personal rates.
You may save on your rates by taking a driving course, modifying your commute by taking public transportation and practicing safe driving.
Acera Insurance understands your Ottawa auto insurance needs
Our Ottawa auto insurance brokers are experts in car insurance and will make sure you have the protection you need. You can trust Acera Insurance to provide a full range of professional services, including:
- Comprehensive and competitive auto insurance that is customized to you.
- Dedicated claims support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Knowledgeable brokers who stay on top of the evolving world of insurance and can provide the very best advice on available coverages.
- A team-based approach that ensures fast and reliable service no matter what you need, be it a free auto insurance quote, to purchase a policy, to renew a policy or claims support.
Connect with one of our friendly car insurance brokers to find the best coverage for your needs.
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