Motor vehicle owners in Newfoundland and Labrador must obtain coverage through a private insurer that meets mandatory regulations. In the province, $200,000 in third-party liability coverage is mandatory.
Mandatory Auto Insurance Includes:
Section A – Third Party Liability which protects the insured Newfoundland and Labrador driver and/or the registered vehicle owner in the event they cause injury, death or property damage to a third-party resulting from negligence.
Section D – Uninsured Automobile Coverage – Which provides protection for any injuries you or your passengers sustain if an uninsured driver is at fault. Section D also provides protection to your damaged vehicle but only if the at fault uninsured driver is “identified”.
The chart below provides a summary of mandatory coverages required by the Newfoundland and Labrador government. Please refer to the list of sources for more details.
This information is for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified insurance professional for further assistance.
As of January 1, 2019
Compulsory minimum third-party liability: | $200,000 is available for any one accident; however, if a claim involving both bodily injury and property damage reaches this figure, payment for property damage will be capped at $20,000 |
Direct Compensation Property Damage Required: | Not applicable |
Medical payments: | (Optional to buy) Up to $25,000/person; four-year time limit |
Funeral expense benefits: | (Optional to buy) $1,000 |
Disability income benefit: | (Optional to buy) Maximum $140/week; 104 weeks for partial disability, lifetime for total disability; must be disabled for at least seven days to qualify; unpaid housekeeper $70/week, maximum 12 weeks |
Death benefits: | (Optional to buy) Death within 180 days after accident (or two years if continuously disabled prior to death); death of head of household $10,000, plus $1,000 to each dependent survivor after first; death of spouse $10,000; death of dependant $2,000 |
Impairment benefits: | N/A |
Right to sue for pain and suffering? | Yes. Awards for minor injuries are subject to deductible of $2,500 |
Right to sue for economic loss in excess of no-fault benefits? | Yes |
Administration: | Private insurers |
Sources:
All online sources were accessed on March 1, 2019