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Thinking about getting an Aviva insurance quote? It’s important to learn about an insurance company before you entrust them with insuring your vehicle or property.
Aviva Insurance has a long history dating back to 1696. They were then known as Hand in Hand and located in London, England. They now serve 29 million customers in 16 countries, making them one of the world’s largest groups and service providers.
The company was established in Canada in 1835. The company officially became Aviva Insurance Company of Canada in May 2003. It was formerly CGU Insurance Company of Canada.
For well over 100 years, Aviva has been one of Canada’s leading, most experienced property and casualty insurers. Aviva insurers over 3 million Canadian properties, automobiles, and businesses. It has 1,500 broker partners, and 27 locations across the country.
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Get StartedWant to know more about the company you have your insurance policy with? Here are some facts and figures about Aviva Canada:
* Source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/companies/aviva-canada/118962
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Aviva car insurance offers various types of optional coverage that can be customized to meet the needs of Canadian drivers.
They offer a wide range of products for your automobile, ATV, snowmobile, boat, collector car, motorcycle, RV, and ridesharing.
Some of the specialty programs they offer are:
Aviva Journey is the company's usage-based insurance program. You’ll automatically save 10% for signing up. You can save up to 20% in the following years. The program works through a smartphone app that scores you on your driving skills. The better you drive, the higher your score, and the more you will save. Speak with your broker to sign up.
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Get StartedMany things can affect how much you pay for auto insurance with Aviva. We pulled Aviva car insurance quotes from 2022 to show how factors such as gender, age, driving habits, and location can affect premiums.
| Annually | Monthly | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| All drivers | $1,887 | $157 | |
| Gender and status | |||
| Male | $2,175 | $181 | |
| Female | $2,087 | $174 | |
| Married | $1,941 | $162 | |
| Single | $2,295 | $191 | |
| Age | |||
| Under 25 | $3,222 | $269 | |
| 26-35 | $2,367 | $197 | |
| 36-49 | $1,989 | $166 | |
| 50-64 | $1,308 | $109 | |
| 65 and over | $1,317 | $110 | |
| Driving record | |||
| 1 ticket | $2,813 | $234 | |
| 2 tickets | $3,205 | $267 | |
| 1 accident | $3,152 | $263 | |
| 1 cancellation | $2,744 | $229 | |
| 1 suspension | $2,474 | $206 | |
| Location | |||
| Toronto | $1,735 | $145 | |
| Ottawa | $1,417 | $118 | |
| Brampton | $2,928 | $244 | |
| Hamilton | $2,059 | $172 | |
| Mississauga | $2,308 | $192 | |
| London | $1,915 | $160 | |
| Kitchener | $1,963 | $164 | |
Aviva home insurance policies offer homeowners and renters lots of extra coverage to protect their home and belongings.
They offer policies for your house, condo, cottage, high-value home, manufactured home, and for renters.
Here are some of the coverage options available:
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Get startedAviva business insurance plans ensure that your business is covered for anything unexpected. They offer flexible commercial insurance solutions no matter how big or small your business is. Speak with a ThinkInsure advisor to learn more about Aviva business insurance.
Some of the custom solutions they offer are:
Speak with a ThinkInsure advisor to learn more about Aviva business insurance.
Aviva Canada is a collection of insurers, each offering unique insurance products to Canadians across the country. In total, there are 5 subsidiaries:
This wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviva Canada offers property and auto insurance in Ontario since 2008. They were initially known as the Pilot Insurance Company.
Formally known as Elite Insurance Company, Aviva Elite is Canada’s largest insurer of lifestyle and leisure products and services. They specialize in recreational vehicle coverage, including :
Formerly known as the Traders General Insurance company, Aviva Traders focus on group benefits to Canadian businesses and organizations.
Originally named Scottish & York Insurance Company, the name changed to Aviva Scottish & York in 2008. Focuses on providing the most responsive customer service and claims service possible. They work alongside brokers across Canada to deliver specialty products and competitively priced policies.
Provides auto insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador.
If you need to file a claim you can contact Aviva Canada claims by phone or make a claim online:
You can file insurance claims 24 hours a day, seven days a week, online or over the phone.
Need to contact Aviva? Here’s some helpful information for you to contact Aviva Canada.
Calgary
5112-4th Avenue SW Suite 2100 Calgary, AB T2P 0H3 403-750-0600 1-800-332-1017
Edmonton
10130-103 Street NW Suite 1900 Edmonton, AB T5J 3N9 780-428-1822 1-800-563-1351 780-428-1822
Montreal
555 Chabanel Street W Suite 900 Montreal, QC H2N 2H8 514-399-1200 1-800-361-4818
Montreal
630 René-Lévesque Blvd. W Suite 900 Montreal, QC H3B 1S6 514-399-1200 1-800-361-4818
Markham
Head office 10 Aviva Way, Suite 100 Markham, ON L6G 0G1 1-800-387-4518
Toronto
First Canadian Place 100 King Street W, 48/49th Floors Toronto, ON M5X 1C7 1-800-387-4518
Darthmouth, NS
237 Brownlow Avenue Suite 110 Dartmouth, NS B3B 2C7 902-460-3100 1-800-565-7153
See a full list of Aviva branches.
You can contact the Aviva team Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Here are some additional links to help you connect with Aviva:
There are a few ways you can purchase insurance through Aviva. The first is directly from Aviva Canada. Contact them directly to fill out an application. The second is through an Aviva insurance broker, like ThinkInsure. We’re a certified reseller of Aviva insurance products and we can help you find the best rates for Aviva insurance products. We’ll help you with the application and comparison process.
There are various ways to save money on Aviva car insurance. They have competitive rates and many types of discounts. Speak with a ThinkInsure advisor to get a car insurance quote today and see how much you could save with Aviva.
You can view and manage your policies by logging in to MyAviva.
This is the customer portal. You will be able to view your policy, update your contact information and get access to new products as they become available.
Don’t have MyAviva? You can register online and log in. Just have your policy handy.
Aviva is a property and casualty insurance company. They offer coverage for homes, automobiles, and recreational vehicles. They also have group and business plans.
If you are a Lyft driver in Ontario, you can get rideshare insurance through Aviva. This will cover you when you are logged into the Lyft app and accepting rides from customers. Standard Aviva plans do not cover you. You will need to contact your Aviva insurance broker to add this coverage to your policy.
Aviva makes it easy for you to pay your insurance. You can pay online with your credit card through their online payment site. You’ll need your 13-digit account number from your invoice to process the payment. You can also set up monthly payments or pay your premiums in full each year.
Yes. Aviva Insurance is one of the few insurance brands that can provide a home-sharing plan. Get in touch with our team to find the right coverage.
No, but there is a connection between the two companies. RBC has its own insurance products and it is underwritten by Aviva Insurance. Aviva also provides supporting technology for the brand.
Insurance rates change over time. Here’s a brief history of approved rate changes by Aviva companies:
| Aviva Insurance Company of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Approved rate change % | Effective date |
| 0 | March 1, 2023 |
| 2.92 | February 1, 2023 | 2 | November 1, 2022 |
| -0.01 | September 1, 2022 |
| -0.76 | February 15, 2022 |
| 0 | November 10, 2021 |
| 0.15 | August 1, 2021 |
| 5.41 | February 1, 2020 |
| 8.63 | February 1, 2019 |
| 2.97 | June 18, 2018 |
| 5.44 | March 1, 2018 |
| Aviva General Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
| Approved rate change % | Effective date |
| 3.94 | March 1, 2023 |
| 1.17 | February 1, 2023 | 3.37 | December 1, 2022 |
| -0.07 | September 1, 2022 |
| -0.02 | July 1, 2022 |
| 0.2 | January 1, 2022 |
| 0 | January 1, 2021 |
| 3.99 | March 20, 2020 |
| 16.8 | March 20, 2019 |
| 6.3 | November 1, 2018 |
| 2.77 | April 1, 2018 |
| 0 | January 15, 2018 |
| Traders General Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
| Approved rate change % | Effective date |
| 0 | March 1, 2023 |
| 2 | November 1, 2022 | -0.34 | September 1, 2022 |
| -0.67 | February 15, 2022 |
| 0 | November 10, 2021 |
| 0.73 | August 1, 2021 |
| 0 | February 1, 2020 |
| 5.62 | February 1, 2020 |
| 8.64 | February 1, 2019 |
| 0.52 | June 18, 2018 |
| 3.23 | March 1, 2018 |
| Scottish York Insurance Co. Limited | |
|---|---|
| Approved rate change % | Effective date |
| -0.11 | March 1, 2023 |
| 3.02 | February 1, 2023 | 2 | November 1, 2022 |
| -0.37 | September 1, 2022 |
| -0.68 | February 15, 2022 |
| 0 | November 10, 2021 |
| 0.4 | August 1, 2021 |
| 11.05 | February 1, 2020 |
| 5.84 | February 1, 2019 |
| 0.53 | June 18, 2018 |
| 6.42 | March 1, 2018 |
| S & Y Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
| Approved rate change % | Effective date |
| 0 | February 2, 2023 |
| 0 | February 1, 2023 | -0.06 | February 1, 2022 |
| 6.31 | May 1, 2020 |
| 9.48 | March 20, 2019 |
| 3.71 | August 1, 2018 |
| -1.26 | April 1, 2018 |
