Aviva Auto Insurance Reviews

First, they increased my payments by $30.00 monthly. The first payment was triple. When I cancelled, they charged me $221.00!

I have this car insurance for over a year, the payment amount went up by almost 100$ because of my ticket. There is no problem with that but the thing is every time I asked my broker something, she always texts me back late or sometimes never answered. She just calls when it comes to money, also during the pandemic I got laid off from work, I asked my broker if she can delay my payment because I don’t have work she refused that request because the company Aviva is a private company... Well, I’m gonna transfer to another car insurance... I don’t wanna waste my money with this company ever again.

I was with RBC /Aviva for 5 years and since the last year, they demanded to pay in full without instalments or 70%, 30% options as they had and let me pay. They increased my premium for more than $300! I have never had any claims or accidents in my life. And when I tried to call to cancel my insurance during the COVID lockdown, it was impossible to reach any of the representatives as well the line was all the time busy! After trying several days and wasting my time (5 to 6 hours daily) finally I had the only first and last chance to speak with a representative to cancel my policy, he was taking his decisions over mine, that I have to have insurance (even that I'm not using the vehicle). Now they sent me a cancellation letter with an outstanding balance of 3 months? They are dishonest sending registered mails that do not require your signature! (something that I never heard before) to put you more in trouble. Hope more people get aware of this and boycotts Aviva shady practices.

Absolutely terrible company. Will never again use or recommend insurance with Aviva. Decided to increase the renewal costs multiple times after the customer initially renews insurance at a fixed rate for the year. Then, Aviva proceeds to charge a cancellation fee 3x greater than the original amount provided over the phone. The lack of transparency throughout the process and blatant poor treatment of customers to pad their bottom line speaks volumes about the company. The rates might seem discounted, but you are better off to go with a trusted auto insurance company.

I received a price quote for my auto and home in May for my July 17 renewal. I accepted the quote and paid in full on or before the due date. About 2 weeks later, I get another bill from them for $11.00 which they said was a COVID adjustment. No big deal. Then, a full month after my renewal, I get yet another bill from them for $122.00. There was no explanation, just said renewal (adjusted). I called and they explained that for me to get a COVID rebate (wow, $36 for 3 months), they had reduced my mileage to 1,000 km. and then, after the COVID period was over, they had to manually re-adjust to my normal mileage of 5000 km. The COVID rebate ended June 21, my policy renewed in July. Furthermore, when they send out the renewal in May, they knew the COVID rebate expired before my renewal. I pointed out to them that they quoted me one rate then charged me another, even wrote a letter to their ombudsman asking for a pro-rata refund because I don't want to do business with a company that operates like this. I was told too bad. I'm stuck with them for almost another year. DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY! That's my advice and hopefully, it will prevent anyone else from having to go through the same situation I've had to deal with.

Terrible claim experience! An adjuster refused to visit a shop - thought we had a choice of where to get our vehicles repaired. Apparently NOT! Customer service lied to me about sending out emails to get COVID relief! Rates went up under COVID! The most expensive company as well, so we will shop around. Goodbye Aviva.

Terrible company after being with this insurance for 3 years they increase my insurance by 100%. I cancelled my policy and then two weeks after, they were still deducting from my account!

I am a female 61 years old never had an accident in my life haven’t had a ticket in more than 25 years. Two years ago on an icy rainy night, I literally hit a wall my car just slid! No damage to the wall no other cars involved but 10 thousand dollars to my car... I had accident forgiveness so one year after the accident my insurance went up Approximately 300 dollars? Year 2 after the accident my insurance has gone up an additional 600 dollars so in 2 years $9 hundred dollars? Where is the accident forgiveness? This is totally unacceptable and my agent keeps saying “well you had an accident” yes BUT I had accident forgiveness so how does that work? I work from home therefore it’s pleasure driving only. I park it in a garage it has onstar onboard snow tires in the winter BUT years of being a loyal customer I dinged $600 this 2020 renewal?

My insurance went from $1100 to $1600 (approx.) in one year, no accidents, no tickets. I continue to be retired. The only difference was I am now a year older 67 and now 68. My wife has a similar story to tell $1000 to $1300 (approx.). Didn't notice until it was too late, I am angry with myself and OTIP. The Government's expectation is that the insurance rate should increase between 0 to 4% for the 2019-2020 season.