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Everything you need to know about insurance

Why take out insurance?

Life is full of surprises. An unexpected event could jeopardize everything you've worked for—you might find yourself unable to meet your financial obligations. Take out an insurance policy to guarantee your peace of mind.

Perfect if you are looking to:

  • Protect everything you've worked to achieve
  • Ensure your loved ones are taken care of should the unexpected happen
  • Travel with peace of mind

Making a claim

Follow the instructions below to receive healthcare abroad or make a claim.

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Travel insurance

Emergency medical care insurance claims

If you need emergency medical care abroad, contact us before incurring any expenses. Our assistance service1 is available 24/7.

Enrolments since December 16, 2019
For assistance or to file a claim

Within Canada and the U.S.:

1-844-783-7603

Around the world (collect):

1-514-394-0075

Enrolments before December 16, 2019 (Blue Cross)
For assistance

Within Canada and the U.S.:

1-800-361-6068

Around the world (collect):

1-514-286-8411

 

To file a claim

Quebec:

514-286-6690 or 1-800-387-2538

Ontario and Atlantic Canada:

1-800-557-3907

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Loan insurance

To make a claim, contact Customer Service.3

Montreal area:

514-871‑7500

Elsewhere in Canada:

1-877-871-7500, option 2

Download and complete the appropriate forms, complete them, and send them to:

National Bank Life Insurance
800, Saint-Jacques Street, office 43511
Montreal (Quebec) H3C 1A3

 

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Credit card payment insurance

To make a claim, contact Customer Service.3

Montreal area:

514-871‑7500

Elsewhere in Canada:

1-877-871‑7500, option 2

Download and complete the appropriate forms, complete them, and send them to:

National Bank Life Insurance
800, Saint-Jacques Street, office 43511
Montreal (Quebec) H3C 1A3

 

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Depending on your needs, you can sign up for travel insurance or a travel credit card to ensure peace of mind while you travel.

4 types of insurance coverage:

Mortgage

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Mortgage loan insurance will cover your payments in the event of disability, critical illness or death. You'll also be able to access an assistance service that will simplify life for you and your family.

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Personal loans

When you take out insurance on a personal loan or line of credit, you'll enjoy three types of coverage (disability, critical illness, life).

Discover our loan and line of credit insurance

Travel

Take off with peace of mind thanks to our comprehensive coverage. It even includes emergency healthcare for you and your family!

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Credit card balance

Covers all or part of your credit card balance in the event of disability, critical illness or death.

Discover our credit card payment insurance

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Little details that matter

Applicable insurance premium taxes until December 31, 2026:
Quebec: 9%
Ontario: 8%
Manitoba: 7%

Effective January 1, 2027, Quebec’s insurance premium tax rate will increase from 9% to 9.975% for insurance premiums paid after December 31, 2026. This change is intended to harmonize the insurance premium tax rate with the Quebec Sales Tax (QST) rate.

Applicable insurance premium taxes effective January 1, 2027:
Quebec: 9.975%
Ontario: 8%
Manitoba: 7%
 

  1.  CanAssistance service. CanAssistance is a registered trademark of the Canassurance Association of Hospital Services.
  2. Blue Cross is a registered trademark of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans, under licence by the Canassurance Hospital Service Association, an independent member operating under the name of Blue Cross in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
  3. National Bank Life Insurance Customer Service.

® SECURIZONE is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada used by NBC Assistance Inc.

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