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 19, 2025
Level term and decreasing term are types of term insurance you can choose from. Learn more about these two policies and what sets them apart.
September 17, 2025
Many insurers don’t protect homes with space heaters due to increased fire risk. Learn more about how space heaters affect your home insurance.
September 16, 2025
Ontario home insurance premiums rose 7.15% in 2025. See which cities pay the most, why rates are climbing, and how to lower your home insurance costs.