Vast majority of Ontario drivers lack knowledge of reforms: RSA Canada

Nearly 70% of Ontario drivers do not understand the impending auto insurance reforms or how the reforms will affect their auto insurance coverage, according to a survey commissioned by RSA Canada.
Leger Marketing was commissioned to conduct the RSA Canada Automobile Insurance survey. In the survey 1,524 Canadian adults were polled. Of these respondents, 625 resided in Ontario.
The reforms, which will take effect Sept. 1, 2010, reduce the standard coverage offered to drivers, but with the option to purchase enhanced benefits.
Only two per cent of Ontario drivers surveyed by Leger have a confident grasp on the legislation and its effect on costs.
“These statistics show there is a real opportunity for brokers to educate drivers on the host of improvements the auto reforms will bring,” said Irene Bianchi, RSA’s vice president of claims and corporate services.