Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises government-owned establishments engaged in underwriting automobile insurance directly to policyholders.
Canadian industry
524123 Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers
Sociétés publiques d'assurance directe - automobile
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 52412 - Direct insurance (except life, health and medical) carriers |
| International correspondence | K6512* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and provincial securities commissions |
Exclusions
- reinsuring automobile insurance (See 524133 Automobile reinsurance carriers (CAN))
Examples
- government owned automobile insurance carriers
- government owned automobile insurance carriers
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: K6512*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 524123
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
524123
Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 524123 Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
524123
government owned automobile insurance carriers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as government owned automobile insurance carriers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 524123 Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 524121Direct general property and casualty insurance carriers
- 524122Direct, private, automobile insurance carriers
- 524123Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers
- 524124Direct property insurance carriers
- 524125Direct liability insurance carriers
- 524129Other direct insurance (except life, health and medical) carriers
Commonly confused with
524133 — Automobile reinsurance carriers
reinsuring automobile insurance (See 524133 Automobile reinsurance carriers (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
K6512*Non-life insurance
Approximate correspondence
Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
524123Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 524123 cover?
Direct, public, automobile insurance carriers: This Canadian industry comprises government-owned establishments engaged in underwriting automobile insurance directly to policyholders.
Which level of the hierarchy is 524123?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 524123?
It rolls up to 52412 Direct insurance (except life, health and medical) carriers.
Should I stop at 524123 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 524123?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 524123?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 524123 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 2 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Insurance work, Credit services, Banking services, Brokerage support, Payment processing.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 524123?
Yes. The page shows K6512* Non-life insurance.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.