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.