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Yes. Home insurance in 2026 is becoming costlier in Levis, as part of a broader trend across Quebec. The average premium in Quebec went up 0.7% YoY in Q2 and down 1.8% versus Q1, as indicated by the Applied Rating Index. On the other hand, the national average went up only 5.8% YoY in Q2 and 0.8% versus Q1.
Home insurance premiums in Levis are up YoY in 2026, as part of a grander trend for Quebec, and are likely to continue to climb as we head into 2027.
| Quarter | Alberta | Atlantic Provinces | Ontario | Quebec | B.C. | Sask. & Man. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | 11.9% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
Q1 2026 | 16.2% | 10.8% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 11.2% |
Q4 2025 | 13.5% | 9.4% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 9.0% |
Q3 2025 | 13.1% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 8.9% |
Q2 2025 | 9.5% | 7.0% | 5.0% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
Q1 2025 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 9.6% | -5.9% | 4.0% |
Q4 2024 | 7.0% | 4.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 7.9% |
Q3 2024 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 10.4% | 5.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% |
Q2 2024 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 12.5% | 4.7% | 10.7% | 8.3% |
Q1 2024 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 18.3% | 12.0% |
Note: The percentages listed above are derived from comparing rates from one quarter to the same quarter in the prior year (e.g., Q2 2026 is compared to Q2 2025).
Source: The Applied Rate Index (Q2 2026)
A recent study by Statistics Canada shows that intensification in extreme weather events in the last six years, combined with an increase in rebuilding costs, have led to significant challenges for insurers across Canada. Here are some highlights:
Factor #1: Extreme weather intensification
Quebec has felt the effects of extreme weather firsthand. In August 2024, the remnants of tropical storm Debby brought 100 to 175 mm of rain to many communities along the St. Lawrence, according to Environment Canada, affecting 52 municipalities and leaving more than 540,000 homes without power at the height of the outages. A year earlier, wildfires burned a record 4.3 million hectares, more than the total area burned over the previous 20 years combined.
As of now, there are no indications that this upward trend will reverse any time soon. Extreme weather is bound to only get worse in the future, with temperatures and precipitation continuing to increase at a rapid rate. Locally, a Quebec government report using Ouranos climate modelling projects that, under a high-emissions scenario, days above 30°C in the Montérégie region will climb from 10 per year to 38 by 2041-2070.
Factor #2: Surging rebuilding costs
As seen in the recent report by Verisk, residential rebuild costs in Quebec went up 26.8% from January 2021 to January 2026. As of 2026 Q1, YoY component costs are 3.8% higher across all of Canada, with B.C. in the lead at 4.7.% YoY and Ontario sitting in the second place at 4.4% YoY.
Furthermore, due to a growing skilled trades shortage — as job vacancies are expected to climb at a rate of 13% between 2026 and 2045 — there’s a high chance that home rebuilding costs will remain elevated as well.
Factor #3: Profitability concerns
All these issues have resulted in profitability concerns and pushed insurers to increase their premiums. According to the study, homeowners’ home and mortgage insurance increased 45% from December 2019 to December 2025, outpacing even the all-items Consumer Price Index (inflation), which went up 21% over that time span.
The outlook is grim, yes, but that doesn't mean that consumers have no options. Comparison shopping is still the best way, by far, to secure a cheap premium. And like all things financial, price shopping should be a habit rather than a once-in-a-blue-moon activity.
Your home insurance policy will be customized to suit your needs and the property you’re insuring.
Home insurance premiums are determined by dwelling type (is it a single-detached home, a house with a basement tenant suite, or a condo?). Insurance companies also try to predict the kind and size of claim you might make in the future.
Here are some of the criteria insurance companies look at when calculating your premium.
Unlike auto insurance, home insurance is not mandatory by law. However, your home is a major financial investment and comes with some risk exposure, which is why most people find home insurance essential.
Most mortgage lenders require home insurance to protect their stake in your home as you pay off your loan. Condo associations and landlords may also require condo insurance or tenant insurance before you move in. This makes home insurance a practical necessity for most people.
Most home insurance policies have some degree of protection against water damage – particularly if damage occurs from a sudden release of water from a faulty appliance.
However, for protection against flooding, you’re likely to need additional coverage.
If your home is close to any waterway such as the St. Lawrence River in Levis, we recommend that you consider getting overland flood protection. This refers to when water seeps into a home from a nearby waterway.
Tidal flooding and sewer back-up coverage are also additional coverages that more and more Canadians are adding to their policy as the effects of climate change have a more dramatic impact on the security of their homes.
Many home insurance policies have exclusions which mean that damage from excluded perils won’t be covered.
Common exclusions include: absence from the home, damage from renters, earthquake and existing damage.
While an earthquake in Quebec may seem unlikely, it is not unheard of.
When securing your policy, consider what degree of coverage you’re most comfortable with.
If you’re looking for maximum protection, including protection in the event of an earthquake, consider getting additional coverage.
There are three main home insurance policy types in Canada, ranging from the most available coverage to the least: Comprehensive, broad and basic.
You can also add optional or additional coverage to any policy type to make sure that your protected against perils that the policy on its own doesn’t protect against.
For example, while many policies protect against certain types of water damage, most don’t protect against flooding. For that, you’ll need to purchase flood protection.
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Comparison shopping is the essential first step to finding a lower home insurance rate. By comparing premiums from the best carriers in the country, you’ll be able to secure the lowest available price.
Other common savings tactics include: bundling your policies, updating your home and property so that they’re able to withstand the effects of daily wear and tear as well as dramatic weather, installing a burglar alarm and increasing your deductible.
If you’re a smoker, quitting can also help bring down your rate.
Once you use our free, online tool to get quotes from the best insurance companies in Canada, a broker will contact you to answer any questions you have and to help you customize your policy.
When you speak with a broker, be sure to ask about easy ways to bring down your home insurance rate.
Yes, home insurance is easily available for any type of home – whether it’s a house, a condo, a townhouse or a rental unit.
If you own a condo, make sure that you clearly understand what your condo association’s policy covers and what it does not. You’ll need coverage for your specific unit, and, if you choose, for its contents.
Equally, if you’re a renter, know that any home insurance policy your landlord has is unlikely to protect your unit and its contents.
You can purchase home insurance from a broker or an insurance company. An insurance company typically sells a variety of different insurance products, but can only offer you their own policies.
A broker typically works with numerous insurance providers and can help you navigate the market.
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Taras Trofimov
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Taras is the Content Manager for LowestRates.ca. He has produced thought leadership content for organizations like Constellation Software, Facebook and Yellow Pages as well as outlets like The Globe and Mail, Autoblog and MSN Autos.
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