Aviva Canada Inc. (formerly CGU Group Canada Ltd.) is one of the largest property and casualty insurance companies in Canada. A wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based Aviva p/c (the world's seventh largest insurance group), Aviva offers its customers the benefit of Canada 's widest network of incident management professionals and quality service partners, via a national network of independent insurance partners.
Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company was established in Canada about the same time that Canada was established. Its first president was Sir John A. MacDonald and the company is wholly owned in Canada. While they are the twelfth largest insurer in Canada, they are the sixth largest in Nova Scotia. Dominion is owned by E-L Financial Corporation which also operates Empire Life Insurance Company. They have an Atlantic Regional Office in Halifax with 50 employees.
Economical is the largest Canadian wholly owned insurance company and was established in 1871. Overall, they are the third largest insurer in Canada and their head office is in Waterloo, Ontario. They have a staff of 65 in their Nova Scotia office located in Bedford. Economical Mutual is different than most insurance companies in that it is a mutual company, accountable to its policyholders, not stockholders.
Intact Insurance is Canada’s largest home, auto and business insurance company protecting over 3 million customers. Our coast-to-coast presence, along with our strong relationship with insurance brokers, means we can provide the outstanding service, comfort and continuity you deserve.
Established in 1999, Pembridge Insurance Company has built a strong foundation of high quality insurance products and exceptional customer service through the support of our dedicated, independent broker network. Pembridge offers a comprehensive range of insurance products to meet a broad range of needs for Canadians at competitive prices. We offer traditional insurance products, such as auto, home, condominium and tenant policies. In addition, Pembridge also provides insurance coverage for specialty products including ATV's, motorcycles, snowmobiles and boats.
Royal & Sunalliance was established in 1710 and in Canada since 1835.They have been providing insurance in Cape Breton since the 1890’s. They are the third largest insurance company in Canada and one of the largest worldwide with its headquarters in London, England. They have a staff of 150 persons in their Atlantic Regional office in Dartmouth.
Lombard Insurance, established in 1804, is one of the oldest property and casualty insurance operations in Canada and a leader in providing commercial insurance to Canadian businesses and industries.
Wawanesa is a Canadian mutual company owned by its policyholders. It is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada. Wawanesa has 100% ownership of two subsidiary companies: Wawanesa Life and Wawanesa General (U.S.A.). Wawanesa's rich history dates back to September 25, 1896, when it was founded in the Village of Wawanesa, Manitoba. Today executive offices are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Wawanesa Mutual operates in all areas of Canada and their insurance products are distributed by over 1,300 independent insurance brokers except in Québec where products are distributed through company agents.
