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Aviva Canada

About Aviva Canada

Aviva Canada is one of the leading property and casualty insurance groups in the country, providing home, automobile, lifestyle, and business insurance to 2.5 million customers. A subsidiary of UK-based Aviva plc, Aviva Canada has more than 4,000 employees focused on creating a sustainable future for its people, customers, communities and the planet. In 2021, Aviva plc announced Aviva’s global ambition to become a net zero carbon emissions company by 2040.

The company has a long-standing history in Canada and traces its roots back to the early 1800s. Close to a century later, several Aviva predecessors merged and, in 2003, it became the Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, marking a new chapter in its history. It has 13 branch offices across the country.

What does Aviva offer?

This insurer offers a wide variety of products from standard policies to more comprehensive ones with add-ons which allow the client to choose different levels of coverage. It has auto, electric vehicle, boat and recreational vehicle insurance. On the property side, it insures homes, condos, high-value homes, cottages and manufactured/mobile homes. Renters can also protect their belongings with a tenant policy.

Examples of some additional coverages include sewer back-up, overland water or service line protection, household cyber insurance and claims protection. There is also a ride-sharing option for auto insurance, conviction protector and more.

Ways to save with Aviva

Bundling your home and car insurance, being a retiree, insuring multiple vehicles, maintaining a clean driving experience and being claims-free are just some of the discounts offered. Those who opt for an electric vehicle can enjoy a discount of up to 10 per cent.

On the home front, there are discounts for having safety devices installed, such as a burglar alarm, being mortgage and claims-free as well as owning a factory-built double-wide home. Renters can also save up to 20 per cent by combining their home and auto insurance.