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​

May 15, 2025
Home equipment breakdown coverage can cover electrical and mechanical failures. Learn how it works and why it’s an important add-on to your home insurance.
May 11, 2025
Planning for the future is easy when you have the right information. Protect your family by choosing the best life insurance options from this guide.
May 8, 2025
Learn how global financial trends like wildfires, bond market instability, and tariffs are quietly driving up home insurance premiums in Canada in 2025.