Many lenders require home insurance from clients if they want to receive a mortgage. That, despite home insurance not being mandatory in Ontario. Coverage has many additional benefits, including protection for the home’s contents as well as liability protection if someone is injured while visiting the property – or, if the homeowner unintentionally causes damage to someone else’s property.
Those looking for home insurance quotes in Mississauga should first consider what protection a policy offers. Regardless of policy type most cover the following:
There are generally three types of home insurance policies:
Since no single policy provides coverage for every peril, many homeowners prefer to add coverage for more protection than policies provide out-of-the-box. These are considered optional coverage, ‘add ons’. They may also sometimes be called ‘endorsements.’ Some of the most popular include:
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According to RATESDOTCA’s Home Insuramap tool, the average cost of home insurance in Mississauga was $1,249. This is about 3% less expensive than the provincial average in the same year of $1,427.
Homes based in neighbourhoods that are prone to flooding may have higher premiums. We strongly recommend that every homeowner in Mississauga add flood protection coverage to their policies. While it will increase the cost, the advantages of having protection in the event of a claim outweigh the advantage of a lower premium.
Mississauga home insurance can run from some of the lowest premiums in the province to quite high. Mississauga is part of the GTA with many expensive homes and affluent neighbourhoods. There are also industrial legacy areas near Pearson airport and other parts of the city that are less expensive to live and ultimately insure.
Mississauga Postal Code | Average Home Insurance Premium |
---|---|
L4T0A1 | $1,381 |
L5V0A1 | $1,381 |
L5L0A1 | $1,362 |
L5E0A1 | $1,361 |
L5K0A1 | $1,343 |
L5J0A1 | $1,339 |
L5B0A1 | $1,310 |
L5G0A1 | $1,303 |
L5P1A2 | $1,294 |
L5T0A1 | $1,283 |
L5S0A1 | $1,278 |
L5C0A1 | $1,238 |
L4Y0A9 | $1,234 |
L4W0A1 | $1,226 |
M7R0A2 | $1,226 |
L5R0A1 | $1,206 |
L4X0A1 | $1,200 |
L5H0A1 | $1,189 |
L5A0A1 | $1,183 |
L4V0A1 | $1,140 |
L4Z0A1 | $1,129 |
L5N0A1 | $1,095 |
L5M0A1 | $1,051 |
The cheapest home insurance in Mississauga is in the postal code area L5M 0A1, with a yearly premium of $1,051 as compared with the most expensive area of L4T 0A1 at a yearly premium of $1,381.
The more expensive area is relatively industrial and/or business oriented with greater insurance needs, equipment coverage, protection and security. The cheaper area for Mississauga home insurance rates is a residential area with well-maintained homes in a relatively lower risk neighbourhood.
Mississauga home insurance will fluctuate depending on the home you are insuring, its contents, threat of risks and location. It’s best to check sites like Insurance Hotline for Hamilton insurance quotes to see what works best in your neighbourhood and your home.
Compared with the most expensive city for home insurance, LaSalle, the average home insurance premium rate in Mississauga is $1,249, or 93% cheaper.
City | Average 2021 premium | Difference from Mississauga average (%) |
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LaSalle | $2,411 | 93% |
Windsor | $2,139 | 71% |
Hearst | $2,046 | 64% |
Foleyet | $2,046 | 64% |
South Porcupine | $2,046 | 64% |
Keewatin | $2,033 | 53% |
Fort Frances | $2,023 | 62% |
Val Caron | $2,005 | 61% |
Elliot Lake | $2,005 | 61% |
Kapuskasing | $2,005 | 61% |
Mississauga | $1,249 | 0.0% |
Providers consider many factors when determining a rate for homes in Mississauga. In general, they’re trying to figure out how likely it is that a policy holder will file a claim. To do so, they look at details of the home as well as the homeowner:
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Still got questions about home insurance in Mississauga? We’ve got them answered here.
Finding the cheapest home insurance quotes in Mississauga starts by comparing rates. The best place to do that is sites like Insurance Hotline. With a few clicks and some information about the location of the home, you are seconds away from Mississauga home insurance quotes from a variety of providers.
Speaking to brokers who will do the leg work for you and provide you with quotes from different providers can also save time and effort and help secure low rates.
Other ways to save on Mississauga home insurance are to bundle your home insurance policy with your other auto insurance, for example. Agencies will give cheaper rates to customers who use them for more than one service.
Increasing the deductible can also help save on upfront costs (however it means you pay out-of-pocket for some of your damaged property should a claim be made). If the cost of repairs is close to the amount of your deductible, it’s better to not file a claim at all as it may increase your premiums.
Installing a high-level safety and security system in your home could also help reduce the cost of insurance as risks are lowered with greater security (and safety features).
Mississauga homeowners are as vulnerable as other Canadians to flooding, particularly as severe weather becomes more common across the country.
Residents with homes near Lake Ontario or any of the tributaries that feed into it should take steps to make sure their homes are protected in the event of flooding, even though there is not a long history flooding in Mississauga.
For optimal protection, consider getting a comprehensive home insurance policy with additional coverage for flooding.
If you’re using our free online quote tool to compare rates from the best providers in Canada, consider opting for a “water protection package,” which is how some insurance carriers describe one of their flood protection options. A package is most likely to offer protection that’s most relevant to your area.
If you are planning on renting out your primary home on a short-term basis, it’s a good idea to talk to your primary home insurance provider and see if your current policy covers you for short-term rentals.
If you’re planning on renting out your property on a regular basis, your regular home insurance probably won’t cover any damage. That’s because most home insurance policies can be invalidated if homes are unoccupied for more than 30 to 90 days. In the eyes of the insurance provider, the longer you’re away from the property, the greater the risk of a peril happening and not being tended to.
Short-term rental insurance, however, can provide additional coverage.
If you decide to make a home insurance claim in Mississauga, contact your insurance agent, broker or company as soon as possible. Most insurance companies have time limits within which you must submit your claim. The limit usually varies from 90 days to 12 months from the date of the loss or event. Check your policy’s terms and conditions for the time limit.
Also, keep a record of all damaged items by taking photos and or receipts of items, if you have them. This will help the insurance company with their investigation and provide evidence of your lost belongings to them.
*Shoppers in Ontario who obtained a quote on InsuranceHotline.com from January to December 2021 saved an average of 20%. The average savings percentage represents the difference between the shoppers’ average lowest quoted premium and the average of the second and third lowest quoted premiums generated by InsuranceHotline.com.