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How home insurance in Winnipeg works

House insurance in Winnipeg, Manitoba isn't required by law, but your lender requires it, and it's just a good idea for peace of mind. And whether you’re in a single-family house in St.Vital, a condominium in the West End, an apartment in Crescentwood, or a mansion in River Heights, there is coverage to suit your unique habitational situation.

There are 3 main types of home insurance - comprehensive, broad, and basic. The overwhelming choice for Montrealers is a comprehensive home insurance policy. Mainly due to the costs between the different policy types being minimal and some lenders will only offer a comprehensive policy. Plus a comprehensive policy provides you with the highest level of protection. Here’s a breakdown of the three different types of home insurance policies:

Coverage Description
Basic coverage

Also known as named perils, is the cheapest option, but will only cover the specific risks you choose. A peril is a certain risk that may damage your home or property. For instance, you may choose “Fire or Lightning” as a peril, to protect your home from fire or lightning, but if a thief robs your home, there would be no coverage

Broad coverage

Covers the physical structure of your home and contents for risks of direct physical loss or damage, but there are some exclusions. It only insures your contents for specifically named perils or risks such as a flood. 

Comprehensive coverage

The most inclusive policy covering the building and its contents from all risks, except for some optional coverages such as sewer back-up, earthquakes, or overland water. More detail below. 

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Factors impacting your Winnipeg home insurance premiums

Many factors go into calculating your Winnipeg home insurance quotes. Details like your home's age, the likelihood of flood, or theft based on your location, and other basic construction details allow a Winnipeg home insurance broker or an agent to properly assess risks and determine the probability of something going wrong. The more risks with your property, the higher your Winnipeg home insurance rates will be. Below are the key 11 factors home insurance companies look at before providing a quote. 

Property type


Credit score


Replacement cost


Location


Internal construction


Roof


Renovations & betterments


Past claims history


Pets


Special use


Pool and other accessory dwellings


How much is home insurance in Winnipeg?

Winnipeg homeowners pay an average of $1,000 per year, about $80 per month, depending on many factors. To see if you could be paying less, why not spend 5 minutes and get a free quote?

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Types of Winnipeg home insurance coverage

Whether you own or rent, live in a house or a condo - there is home insurance coverage for you, but there are some differences. A homeowner needs to protect their home, including mechanical assets and structures. A condo owner needs to protect their unit and its contents. Tenant's insurance covers a renter's personal belongings and expenses to live elsewhere following a claim—all types of home insurance cover liability. Let's look into it in more detail.

Dwelling building

Coverage for damages caused by perils such as fire or lightning, depending on your chosen policy. It covers your dwelling (home) and any attached structures, such as a garage or sun deck. It also includes coverage for swimming pools and permanently installed outdoor equipment, like a children's playset.

  • Coverage amount: Replacement cost of your home
  • Included: Yes

Detached private structure(s)

Coverage for damages caused by perils such as windstorms or hail for any privately detached structures you have on your insured premises; such as a tool shed, detached garage, or pool house.

  • Coverage amount: 10% - 20% of replacement cost
  • Included: Yes

Personal property

Your personal property or contents are covered including appliances, furniture, clothing, and electronics. Jewellery, artwork, or other specialty items may require extra coverage, so inform your insurer. 

  • Coverage amount: 70% - 80% of replacement cost, varies depending on depreciation. 
  • Included: Yes

Additional living expenses

Will provide you with the means to cover the costs of living away from your home for a period of time due to an insured loss (i.e. a loss caused by an insured peril such as flood or fire).

  • Coverage amount: 20% - 30% of replacement cost
  • Included: Yes

 

How to get cheap Winnipeg home insurance quotes

  1. Shop around and compare

    We take the work out of monotonous phone calls and visits to many different brokerages repeating the same information over and over. By entering your information, we can give you several home insurance quotes from Canada’s top home insurance providers in minutes.

  2. Bundle policies

    Winnipeg insurance companies often give a 20-25% discount to consumers who get both their home and auto insurance from them.

  3. Monitored alarm systems

    If you have a centrally monitored alarm system installed, you could receive a 5-10% discount on house insurance in Winnipeg This typically does not include your own cameras and motion sensor lighting. To get the discount, you must have a central station that protects your home.

  4. Increase your deductible

    Increasing your Winnipeg home insurance deductible from a standard $500 to $1,000 or $2,000 will bring down your premiums. Just make sure you can afford the higher deductible should you need to make a claim.

  5. Renovations

    Upgrading known risks like knob & tube to copper wiring or plumbing from iron and steel to plastic and copper you could see a reduction in your premiums. However, if you build an addition or add expensive finishes you’ll likely pay more

  6. Ask about discounts

    A new job may mean union membership, group discounts, or corporate discounts. A retiree may also save on home insurance. A yearly review is recommended to see and ask what discounts may apply to you as things change.

  7. Stay with your home insurer (loyalty)

    The longer you stay loyal to your home insurance provider, the more they’ll reward you with discounts, especially if you remain claims free.

  8. Improve your credit score

    If your insurer monitors your credit score, be sure to pay your bills on time. Subscribe to a credit monitoring service and take some time to learn how to get the best credit score possible.

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Matt Hands, Business Director of Insurance

With 6+ years of experience at Ratehub.ca, Matt’s focus has been on growing its newest business unit, Insurance. He is a thought leader and a valuable resource to respected publications across Canada. read full bio

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