Insurance

Insurance cards are most commonly seen as identification devices proving insurance coverage. This could be a government issued OHIP card presented at the doctor's office or drug benefits card used at the pharmacy to complete the purchase of prescriptions. Insurance companies issue identification cards to confirm travel insurance coverage. Personalized plastic cards are occasionally used as an incentive in direct mailings to help sell various insurance products such as term life insurance. Entry into the financial services area by insurance companies has initiated the issuance of access cards with secure PIN numbers to allow customers entry into their personal databases.