Scotia Loan Protection insurance1
Many of us rely on our vehicles everyday. Be prepared for the unexpected that can hinder your ability to make your auto loan payments.
Nearly half of Canadians carrying non-mortgage debts say paying them off is stressful.2
Scotia Loan Protection for your auto loan can offer financial support if you experience an involuntary job loss, illness, injury or if you pass away.
Drive with confidence knowing your loan is covered with Scotia Loan Protection
If your claim is approved, this optional insurance makes payments either toward your scheduled loan payments, or pay part or all of your outstanding loan balance which can help you:
Have more funds for everyday expenses such as food, housing, and auto insurance.
Prevent missed or late loan payments to maintain your credit score.
Avoid using savings or emergency funds to make your loan payments.
Safeguard the ownership of your vehicle if, due to certain life events, you can no longer afford the payments.
Don’t let life’s unexpected surprises derail your journey
Financial protection for your auto loan, with no medical questions asked.
What type of coverage bundle is available to you?
Basic Protection
Basic Protection provides the following insurance coverage:
- Life Coverage only
Comprehensive Protection
Comprehensive Protection includes the five insurance coverages below:
- Life Coverage
- Terminal Illness Coverage
- Critical Illness Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Job Loss Coverage
Learn more about the coverage types
Life
- Your family can be more confident knowing your outstanding loan balance can be paid in part or full.
- Can pay up to $300,000 towards your outstanding personal loans if you pass away.
Terminal Illness
- Can cover your outstanding loan balance, up to a maximum of $300,000, if you are diagnosed with a covered terminal Illness.3
Critical Illness
- If you experience a covered critical illness (cancer, heart attack or stroke) prior to your 70th birthday, you and your loved ones can have help paying your auto loan.
- Can help cover your loan payments, up to $3,500 per month for up to 12 months.
Disability
- Focus more on recovering from a physical or mental health condition and not on your loan payments.
- Can help cover your loan payments, up to $3,500 per month for up to 12 months, if you become disabled and are unable to work.
Job Loss
- While you’re looking for a new job, this coverage can help cover your loan payments, freeing up money for everyday expenses.
- Can help cover your loan payments, up to $3,500 per month for up to 6 months or 12 months total lifetime if you involuntarily lose your job.
Learn more about Scotia Loan Protection
Calculate your Loan Balance Protection
Find out how much your monthly insurance premium would be.
Protect yourself financially with optional Scotia Creditor Insurance Protection
With or without dependents, the right coverage can help keep your financial goals on track.
You may not be able to see the future, but we can help you plan for it.
See how Scotia Creditor Insurance can help you and your family get financially prepared.
Additional Resources
Scotia Loan Protection - Certificate of Insurance (Sample)
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Frequently asked questions
Ways to contact us
Scotia Loan Protection
Mon-Fri (8 am-8 pm ET)
In person
Visit a local branch
Claims
We look forward to taking care of you every step of the way.
Resolving your complaint
Scotia Loan Protection is underwritten by The Canada Life Assurance Company: Tel: 1-800-387-2671, www.canadalife.com under a Group Policy issued to the Bank of Nova Scotia. All coverage is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Certificate of Insurance which you will receive upon enrolment.
Bank of Nova Scotia and its employees are not agents of Canada Life Assurance Company, nor can they waive or change any terms of the Scotia Loan Protection plan.
The Bank of Nova Scotia receives an administration fee from the Insurer to distribute this insurance.
Coverage amounts may be less than the outstanding loan balance and the duration of insurance may be less than the amortization period of the loan.