Matthew Roberts

Home Insurance Writer

Experience

Matt has spent the past 7 years immersed in the insurance ecosystem, developing deep expertise across home and life insurance, underwriting patterns, product structure, and the evolving regulatory landscape in Canada. He has collaborated with leading insurance brands across the country.

As a senior leader at MyChoice, Matt works closely with insurers, brokers, and data partners to help streamline broker workflows and improve underwriting efficiency. Matt was also a key contributor to MyChoice’s participation in the Google for Startups AI Accelerator, collaborating with Google’s AI and cloud teams to build future-state solutions for the insurance industry.

Matt is a regular contributor to insurance thought leadership and has been featured in Canadian Underwriter, Insurance Business Magazine, and Canadian media outlets such as The Globe and Mail, Global News, and Daily Hive for his insights on property risk, rate trends, and life insurance planning.

Expertise
  • Home Insurance
  • Life Insurance
Education
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Deakin University
Featured in
  • The Globe and Mail
  • Global News
  • Daily Hive

Matthew's Recent Articles​

February 13, 2026
Fire incidents are rising in Canada, and modern homes burn faster. Our study explains what this means for homeowners and insurance premiums.
February 6, 2026
Canada’s obesity rates rose 10.9% since 2020. Learn how BMI affects life insurance eligibility, premiums, and why applying earlier can lock in lower rates.
January 29, 2026
Home values dropping doesn’t necessarily mean lower home insurance prices. Click through to learn why cheaper homes don’t mean cheaper insurance.