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​

September 3, 2025
Pest infestations are harmful both to your health and your home. Learn more about the home insurance implications of pest infestations.
August 25, 2025
Canadian life insurance companies have had an eye on global expansion in the past decade. Learn what that means for your insurance policy.
August 22, 2025
Poly-B plumbing is outdated and failure-prone, yet fairly common for Canadian homes. Learn how this type of plumbing affects your insurance.