In Alberta, engineering graduates who bundle could save up to $978

Claim your Engineering Graduates discount* and start saving today.

From solving complex problems to designing award-winning infrastructure, engineering graduates and students appreciate simplicity and innovation. With our online platform, we’ve made it easier and faster than ever to get a quote, buy and manage your insurance. Whether you’re in the civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial or computer engineering fields or even if you’re not practicing, all engineering graduates and students of an accredited Canadian university engineering program qualify for the Engineering Graduates discount*.

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Whether you live and drive in a small town like Peace River or rent a condo in a metropolitan hub such as Calgary or Edmonton, Sonnet has coverage options with exclusive savings for engineering graduates in Alberta.

Auto insurance

Get complete auto coverage you can count on. We offer added coverage like accident benefits, ticket forgiveness, roadside assistance, vehicle replacement and more.

Home insurance

Your house, and everything in it is covered. Even our most basic package includes replacement cost. Plus, benefit from first claim forgiveness and add optional coverages to make sure you’re protected.

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Insurance built just for condo owners, without the confusing limits. You’re covered for the basics – like liability and your personal belongings – and then some, with condo special coverage and more.

Tenant insurance

Get coverage that’s tailored for renters. Count on full coverage for liability and your personal belongings. We’ll even cover extra expenses and unit improvements in the event of a claim.

Landlord insurance

Protect your investment with coverage built just for landlords. Get coverage for liability and replacement cost for your property and belongings. Plus, fair rental value to protect your income in the event of a claim.

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Focus on your pet’s health and happiness rather than the burden of vet bills. Sonnet Pet Insurance offers insurance for wellness, accidents and illnesses, dental coverage and more. Relax knowing your best friend is covered.

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Still have questions about group discount?

Do I need to be a practicing engineer qualify for the Engineering Graduates discount*?

No, but you or your spouse need to be a graduate or a student of an accredited Canadian university engineering program.

Which universities qualify for the Engineering Graduates discount*?

All graduates and students of an accredited Canadian university engineering program can take advantage of the Engineering Graduates discount*. We currently do not offer the discount to graduates or students outside of Canada or from Canadian colleges. Check the list below to see if you qualify.

Note that Sonnet is not affiliated or partnered with the following schools.

British Columbia

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Simon Fraser University
The University of British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Victoria

Alberta

University of Alberta
University of Calgary

Saskatchewan

University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan

Manitoba

University of Manitoba

Ontario

Carleton University
Lakehead University
Laurentian University
McMaster University
Ontario Tech University (UOIT)
Queen’s University
Royal Military College of Canada
Ryerson University
University of Guelph
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Windsor
Western University
York University

Quebec

Concordia University
École de technologie supérieure
McGill University
Polytechnique Montréal
Université de Sherbrooke
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Université du Québec à Montréal
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Université Laval

New Brunswick

Université de Moncton
University of New Brunswick

Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Dalhousie University

PEI

University of Prince Edward Island

How do I add the Engineering Graduates discount*?

Adding the Engineering Graduates discount* is easy.

Look for the Canadian University field. Quickly search for the name of your university. We’ll ask you for your graduation/expected graduation year to confirm your eligibility.
Click Continue.
That’s it! Your Engineering Graduates discount will automatically be applied to your quote. If we’re unable to verify your eligibility, then the discount will be removed.

Already have a Sonnet insurance policy? Learn how to add your Group Discount.

Does the discount apply to both my Sonnet home and auto policies?

Depending on your group, some discounts will apply to both your auto and property policies, while others may apply only to one. If you’re a member of multiple groups, you can only apply one discount per policy.

How do I know if my discount has been applied?

During your home or auto quote, start typing and select your group from the dropdown, then enter your group ID. You’ll see a “Discount applied” notification appear throughout the quote flow. We’ll use the information you’ve provided to verify you are a member and automatically apply your discount.

I already have a Sonnet insurance policy. How do I add a group discount?

If you’re already a Sonnet customer, you can easily add your group discount online in a few steps:

Log in to your account.
Select the policy you’d like to add a Group Discount to.
Select Add Group Discount.
In the screen that appears, search for the name of your Group or Association and select it from the suggestions that appear. We’ll ask for your group ID to confirm your eligibility.
If you are an alumni of a Canadian University, you can also search for the name of the Canadian University you graduated from and select it from the suggestions that appear. We’ll ask you for your graduation year to confirm your eligibility.
Click Add Group.
Review your policy change and any impact to the price of your policy over the remaining policy term. Click Update Policy.
Your policy has been updated with a Group Discount. Review your updated policy payment schedule for changes to the amount of your payments.

Your group discount will automatically be applied to the selected policy. If we’re unable to verify your eligibility, then the discount will be removed.

If you have multiple policies with Sonnet, repeat the steps above for each policy to add a qualifying group discount.