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Insurance in Nova Scotia

How insurance works in Nova Scotia: who regulates it, how auto insurance is sold, the risks insurers price in, and where to get licensed help.

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How auto insurance works in Nova Scotia

  • check_circleAuto insurance is sold by private insurers; rates are reviewed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.
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Risks insurers price in Nova Scotia

  • warningHurricanes and post-tropical storms (Fiona 2022)
  • warningCoastal and flash flooding (July 2023)
  • warningWildfire (2023 Tantallon fire)

Agents and brokers are licensed through the Nova Scotia Superintendent of Insurance.

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Insurance in Nova Scotia: FAQ

Who regulates insurance in Nova Scotia?

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Nova Scotia Superintendent of Insurance. Agents and brokers are licensed through the Nova Scotia Superintendent of Insurance.

How does car insurance work in Nova Scotia?

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Auto insurance is sold by private insurers; rates are reviewed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

What are the biggest insurance risks in Nova Scotia?

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Hurricanes and post-tropical storms (Fiona 2022); Coastal and flash flooding (July 2023); Wildfire (2023 Tantallon fire).
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