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Types of coverage we provide

Collision Coverage
Collision Coverage

Provides coverage to repair/replace your car if it's damaged in an at-fault accident, hit and run, or with an uninsured driver.

Comprehensive Coverage
Comprehensive Coverage

Typically covers fire, hail, theft, collision with an animal, vandalism, and falling objects, among others. (subject to a deductible).

Family Protection
Family Protection

Protects you or a family member if injured or killed in an accident caused by an uninsured/under-insured motorist.

Accident Forgiveness
Accident Forgiveness

Allows one 'free' at-fault accident, meaning your rates will not increase on your first accident if you remain with the same provider.

Windshield Coverage
Windshield Coverage

Windows are included in comprehensive*, however, you have the option to remove this coverage to lower your premium. (*Not included in Alberta.)

Car Rental Coverage
Car Rental Coverage

You can extend your car insurance coverage to protect you while driving a rental vehicle, up to a certain limit.

Depreciation Coverage
Depreciation Coverage

In the event of a "total loss", this coverage will protect you from depreciation. You’ll be entitled to the original price you paid/current sale price.

Claims Forgiveness
Claims Forgiveness

This allows for the protection of your “claims-free discount” in the event of your first claim.

Recent auto insurance quotes in Thunder Bay

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Male, 28 from Thunder bay, ON
2017 Chevrolet Cruze lt turbo 4dr
Quote Date: Feb 14, 2026
$268 / month
$3,216 / year
Female, 31 from Thunder bay, ON
2026 Hyundai Palisade ultimate calligraphy v6 4dr awd
Quote Date: Feb 14, 2026
$241 / month
$2,892 / year
Female, 29 from Thunder bay, ON
2019 Subaru Impreza 2.0i touring 5dr awd
Quote Date: Jan 22, 2026
$222 / month
$2,664 / year
Female, 23 from Thunder bay, ON
2018 Chevrolet Cruze lt turbo 4dr
Quote Date: Jan 14, 2026
$225 / month
$2,700 / year
Male, 29 from Thunder bay, ON
2025 Jeep Compass sport 4dr 4wd
Quote Date: Dec 10, 2025
$283 / month
$3,396 / year

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Our Reviews

Valentino
5
Anchal at Surex is the best

I highly recommend Anchal as an insurance broker. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. What truly sets her apart is that she is always available and genuinely cares about the people she works with.
She takes the time to understand individual needs, explains everything clearly, and makes sure you feel confident in your decisions. With Anchal, you never feel like just another client — you feel supported and well advised.
It is rare to find someone so dedicated, responsive, and truly committed to helping others.

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Roy B.
5
Excellent Broker Agent Customer Service!
We had an excellent experience with our insurance agent Patti Gustafson! From the very beginning, she is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and patient in explaining all our options. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and we truly felt that she had our best interest in mind — not just selling a policy. She took the time to understand our needs and found coverage that was both comprehensive and competitively priced. Any questions we had were answered quickly and clearly, and the follow-up service has been just as outstanding. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional insurance broker. Exceptional customer service!
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Caroline
5
Patti my insurance broker is always patient and timely.

Patti my insurance broker is always fast to respond and very easy to deal with. I have trust in Patti due to her excellent customer service over the years.

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Kerry Norman
5
Patti is wonderful to speak with!
Patti is very helpful and very knowledgeable. She returns calls and emails very promptly and a pleasure to speak with. No complaints what’s so ever!! Five stars!!
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Neil Horbachewski
5
Outstanding Service

Veronique Abbott Is the Insurance Advisor that helped me with my motorcycle insurance. I was very impressed by the timeliness and ease of setting up the insurance with her. I then realized I needed to change the effective date and she did this after hours before a holiday weekend. Outstanding service that I greatly appreciated. Thank you

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Thunder Bay, also known as the sleeping giant, has a population of just over 100,000 residents. It is situated on Lake Superior, in Northwestern Ontario. The Trans Canada Highway runs through the city to Winnipeg (in the west) and Sault Ste Marie (in the east). It’s a quick 45-minute drive south to the US border (Pigeon River border crossing) that connects to the Midwest via Duluth, MN. The geographical location of Thunder Bay makes the city a major crossroad for travellers, thus earning it the nickname of “Canada’s Gateway to the West”.

When you own a car, getting automobile insurance is mandatory by law across Canada. Whether you're commuting to work every day, or just using your vehicle to run weekly errands, you need low cost auto insurance from one of the top rated car insurance companies in Ontario. It protects you (the driver), your passengers, and pedestrians in the event of an accident. So, before you get behind the wheel talk to your Surex Advisor who can help you get on the road today!

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Yes, all Ontario drivers including drivers in Thunder Bay are required by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) to have a minimum of $200,000 worth of Third Party Liability Coverage, Statutory Accident Benefits Coverage, Uninsured Automobile Coverage, and Direct Compensation & Property Damage Coverage.

There are three types of auto insurance coverage in Canada. 

  • Collision car insurance: coverage for when you and another car or stationary object collide to cover the cost of the repair. 
  • Comprehensive car insurance: provides coverage for hitting an animal, fire, theft, vandalism, flood.
  • Liability car insurance: is required, by law, for all drivers. This insurance protects others from damages caused while you are driving, including property damage, bodily injury, and death.

Car insurance policies are offered by personal lines insurance providers across Canada. Contact an insurance broker so they can provide you with an online car insurance quote from leading insurance providers so you can compare prices and the best insurance coverage options!

Car insurance in Thunder Bay is an agreement between customers and insurance providers that commits to protecting against financial losses in the case of a car accident or automobile theft.

The average cost of car insurance in Thunder Bay is approximately $1,900 per year for 2021, an increase of over $700 from the 2020 average. 

Drivers should shop around online to get the best car insurance rate possible in Thunder Bay. Getting a free car insurance quote at an online insurance brokerage like Surex will allow you to speak to the best insurance broker to see which discounts you qualify for.

Various factors affect how affordable car insurance rates are in Thunder Bay, including the amount you drive, your driving history, the state of the vehicle, your coverage, as well as your deductibles.

Drivers must provide a few documents to get insurance online in Thunder Bay. These include a valid driver’s license, proof of driver’s education training (if completed), vehicle registration, driving history (obtained through Service Ontario), license plate number, current car insurance policy, which drivers will use the vehicle, and payment information. 

Your online auto insurance company will send a renewal notice in the mail or online when you policy comes close to expiration. Policies will have 30 days before they expire, at which point customers can decide to renew or switch up their policies.

The most affordable auto insurance company will depend on every customer’s unique situation. All of the top rated car insurance companies in Ontario have their own formula, meaning some criteria like driving record or age may weigh more than others. It’s a good idea to compare insurance companies with Surex so that licensed insurance advisors can shop the market for you.

You can contact your assigned Surex insurance broker/advisor or contact the top rated Ontario automobile insurance companies. Make sure you have your insurance policy # and details of the claim prepare when you call.

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The best road-trip destinations in Thunder Bay

Hit the road with confidence knowing you’re covered with the right car insurance for your needs at
the lowest possible rate. Here are some of the top spots in Thunder Bay to explore on your next road trip.

Things to do in Thunder Bay

  1. Fort William Historical Park
  2. Kakabeka Falls
  3. Loch Lomond Ski Area

Top Landmarks Thunder Bay

  1. Centennial Park
  2. Mount McKay
  3. Hillcrest Park

Top Shopping Sites Thunder Bay

  1. Thunder Bay Centre
  2. Intercity Shopping Centre
  3. Thunder Centre

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