My accident happened outside of regular business hours, who should I contact?

If you need to submit a claim outside of regular business hours, our insurance partners can be contacted 24/7 at the following phone numbers: Premier Marine, 1-866-462-3650 Travelers Canada, 1-800-661-5522 Portage Mutual, 1-800-340-2439 Westminster Mutual, 1-877-488-6642

How can I file a vehicle claim?

If you are submitting your claim during normal business hours, you can contact us directly via phone at (519) 268-3535 and one of our claim’s adjusters will support you throughout the process.

What information should I collect if I was involved in an accident?

If you are involved in an accident, you should collect the following information: Pictures/videos of the scene Date and time of accident Location of accident How the accident happened Damage to your vehicle Damage to other vehicle(s) If another driver or drivers were involved, make sure that you have their: Name and driver’s license number Insurance company and policy number Owner’s name, address, and phone number Vehicle year, make, model and plate number

What should I do if I have just been involved in an accident?

If you have just been involved in an accident, the most important thing to remember is to stay calm. You should then check for injuries and contact the police immediately if someone is injured or if the total damages appear to be more than $2,000.

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Whether your automobile is brand new, preowned, or a vintage classic – we can help you stay protected in the event of an accident, theft, or property damage.

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Over the past 30 years, we have cultivated long-standing relationships with some of the best insurance companies in Canada. That means we can work together with multiple insurers to get you the cover you need at a great price.

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If you are involved in an accident, you should collect the following information:

 Pictures/videos of the scene
 Date and time of accident
 Location of accident
 How the accident happened
 Damage to your vehicle
 Damage to other vehicle(s)

If another driver or drivers were involved, make sure that you have their:

 Name and driver’s license number
 Insurance company and policy number
 Owner’s name, address, and phone number
 Vehicle year, make, model and plate number

We can cover anything from motor homes, pop-up campers, fifth wheel campers, travel trailers, park model trailers, and many other recreational vehicles (RVs).

Learn more on our RV and Trailers page.

There are several factors that can affect how much you pay for automobile insurance. A few of these factors include: the type of vehicle you drive, the experience levels of each driver in the household, your accident history, and the year, make, model, and body type of the vehicle.

We cover the following classic vehicles: limited editions, rare & exotics, supercars, custom builds, collectibles, retired commercial vehicles, retired military vehicles, and antique tractors.

You can learn more about the types of classic vehicles we cover on our Classic & Specialty Car page.

Vehicles We Cover

New Vehicle Auto Insurance

If you have just bought a new vehicle or plan to buy one soon, finding a good insurance plan is likely at the top of your to do list. Before making a decision though, let one of our brokers help you explore all of your options.

Pre-Owned Auto Insurance

Finding a good deal on coverage for a pre-owned vehicle doesn’t have to be a headache. Our brokers can help you find the perfect level of coverage at a great price.

Classic & Specialty Vehicle Insurance

Even if you may not take them on the road very often, specialty vehicles still need coverage too! Let one of our brokers help you find a specialized plan for your classic or vintage vehicle.

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