Save on car insurance in Amherst.
Save on car insurance in Amherst.
We’re one of Amherst’s largest independent brokers. We specialize in auto insurance. With a simple online quote or a quick call, you will get quotes from up to eight insurance companies. And with savings of up to 30%, you’ll be on the road with Amherst’s best auto protection and benefits. That’s a promise.
Amherst, a modern town based in heritage.
Amherst’s charm and nature wrap around you here. History and culture meet modern conveniences. There is no wonder anyone calls Amherst home. Just a two-hour drive from Halifax and a 90-minute drive from Stanfield International Airport, it’s just close enough to be perfectly far away. Your insurance can be as unique as your route and your world. At Munn Insurance you can find the most competitive rates for car insurance in Amherst and save while you’re doing it.
Driving in Amherst – Tips to keep you on the road.
DID YOU KNOW…
The “blind spot” is the name for the area on either side of a car that is invisible to wing mirrors. However, that isn’t wholly true. Maybe your car’s wing mirrors are just adjusted incorrectly. Put blind spots into full view of your side mirrors when mirrors are adjusted to contain no part of your vehicle. Angle them away from you to the point where your vehicle is no longer visible in either one. Any car that’s passing you on either side will remain in at least one of your mirrors until it enters your field of vision. This adjustment doesn’t eliminate your need to check your blind spots manually, but it is just another form of protection to keep you safe on the roads.
LIGHTS ON.
You can reduce your risk of being involved in an accident just by keeping your lights on at all times, including during the day. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are less likely to pull out in front of you if they can instantly see the glare of your headlights in a glance. In countries like Canada, Sweden and Finland, all new cars are required to have automatic running lights that stay on at all times. However, if your vehicle is an older model, take a moment and flick on your lights.
HELP KEEP WORKERS SAFE.
When an emergency vehicle pulled over with its lights flashing, the law is motorists must slow down to 60 km/h or obey the speed limit if it’s lower than 60 km/h. If the road has two or more lanes in one direction, motorists must also move into another lane, if safe to do so, farther away from the stopped vehicle if it can. The driver must obey these laws for emergency and law enforcement vehicles. A fine can be as high as $350 for a first offence, with the potential to go higher.
IMPAIRED DRIVING DOESN’T JUST MEAN SUBSTANCES.
Driving under the influence of a substance is dangerous and illegal. But what isn’t thought about often is that a severe lack of sleep could also impair you just as much. Any time your mental facilities could be compromised – whether from alcohol, poor sleep, new medication, or even having a horrible cold, take time off the road.
A few facts about car insurance in Amherst.
- The average age of auto insurance policyholders in Amherst is 37
- The average age of drivers in Amherst is 51
- The number of accident claims in Amherst in 2018 was 1100
- The top automotive brands we insure in Amherst are Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, Dodge, Volkswagen
- 66% of people in Amherst drive Cars
- 34% of people in Amherst drive Trucks
Facts and myths about Amherst.
FACTS
In July, Amherst hosts the Bordertown Biker Bash. It’s an annual motorcycle rally with tours of scenic Nova Scotia, a burnout competition, stunt shows, live music, and a live concert.
Every August, Amherst hosts an eight-team little league baseball tournament, featuring four teams from New England.
Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky was incarcerated at a detention centre in Amherst after he was arrested in Halifax in 1917.
Amherst gained brief notoriety in the late 19th century as the location of alleged poltergeist phenomena afflicting Amherst resident Esther Cox in 1878 and 1879, which became known as the Great Amherst Mystery after the publication of a popular book on the affair.
MYTHS
People don’t want to live here.
Moneysense Magazine rated Amherst as the best small town in Nova Scotia in their 2017 ranking of the best places to live in Canada. Affordable housing, great health care, and a vibrant arts and recreation culture are some of the outstanding features.
There is limited healthcare.
There is the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre that provides 24-hour emergency room care, diagnostic imaging, cancer care, surgeries, and obstetrics. There is also the Victorian Order of Nurses that offers more than 75 home care, personal support, and community services.
It’s far away from everything.
An international airport and the urban centre of Moncton are just over a half an hour away. As the second-largest small town in Nova Scotia, Amherst is home to 9,400 residents and another 100,000 people who live within a half-hour drive.
There are limited educational facilities within Amherst.
Amherst is the location of one of Nova Scotia Community College’s campuses. It also has a regional high school, a junior high school and three elementary schools.
We do the shopping. You get the savings.
Nova Scotians love choice. And they love saving too! At Munn Insurance, we deliver on both. As an independent insurance broker, we shop our extensive network of insurance partners to provide our Nova Scotia customers with the best coverage at the best rate. Some of the insurance companies we search for our customers include:
How Munn Insurance saves you money.
We work for you – that’s what an insurance broker does. We shop the market on your behalf, so Munn insurance can offer you the most access to the best discounts from our insurance partners.
- Bundling (Auto + Home Discount)
- Multiple Vehicle Discounts
- Experienced Drivers Discount
- Safe Drivers Discount
- Claims-Free Discount
- Loyalty Discount
- And Many More
Combine your home and car policies and save.
With Munn Insurance, home and auto policies are better together. It means extra savings and additional coverage. So combine them both and receive a discount on both. That’s like a double discount!
Combining also gives you the extra convenience of aligned renewal rates and less paperwork.
You can combine your auto policy with any Munn Insurance home policy for the following dwelling types:
- Private Homes
- Condos
- Tenants
- Cabins/Cottages
- Rented Dwellings
Special discounts and savings with a Munn Insurance Group policy.
We recognize the value groups provide to Amherst. First Responders, Health Care Professionals, Alumni Associations, Educators and Instructors all play a vital role in helping others across Nova Scotia. They give so much, and we’re happy to give back. Munn Insurance Preferred Groups in Nova Scotia are able to take advantage of special discounts and many extra-valuable benefits.
- Special Group Discounts
- Mortgage & Real Estate Assistance
- 0% Insurance Financing
- Home Repair Assistance
- Legal Assistance
- Health Assistance
Get Amherst’s best leisure vehicle protection.
Nova Scotians love their leisure time and their leisure vehicles. MyRide Leisure Insurance from Munn Insurance is the most competitive, comprehensive leisure vehicle insurance available in Nova Scotia. Whether it’s your ATV, motorhome, motorcycle – or any of your leisure vehicles – A Munn policy offers more protection and value than any other program you’ll find.
- Boat and Watercraft
- ATV
- Snowmobile
- Classic Cars and Auto
- Motorhome, RV and Trailer
- Motorcycle
Car insurance laws in Amherst
It is mandatory to have auto insurance for all vehicles in Amherst. The province has enacted “financial responsibility laws” to ensure drivers are accountable for the financial consequences of their actions while on our roads.
Current limits for auto insurance in Amherst are:
- $500,000 liability coverage
- $50,000 medical payments coverage
- $2,500 funeral benefits
- Disability income/death benefits for persons injured or killed in an auto accident
- Uninsured and unidentified driver insurance
Nova Scotia has a no-fault-based insurance system. This means drivers can file claims with their own insurance company, regardless of who is at fault for the accident. In addition, the province does not take age or marital status into account when determining risk.
Amherst car insurance – your questions answered.
Our Latest Advice
Cybersecurity in the News: What NL and NS Businesses Should Know About Their Risks and Insurance
Recent cybersecurity concerns and website shutdowns are a timely reminder for businesses to review their risks, understand their insurance protection and make sure they’re prepared for unexpected disruptions.
Cybersecurity is making headlines across Canada and around the world following the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in widely used website software.
Here in Newfoundland and Labrador, several provincial government websites and online services were temporarily taken offline as a precaution. Memorial University and other organizations also took protective measures.
These shutdowns do not necessarily mean that a cyberattack or data breach has occurred. In many cases, taking systems offline is a precautionary step while security teams investigate potential risks and apply necessary updates.
However, the situation highlights something important for businesses of all sizes.
What would happen if the technology your business relies on suddenly became unavailable?
For businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and across Atlantic Canada, it’s a good time to consider their cybersecurity risks, review their business continuity plans and understand the insurance coverage they have in place.
Why should businesses be concerned about cybersecurity risks?
Most businesses depend on technology to manage daily operations, communicate with customers, process payments, store information and deliver services.
A technology disruption can affect much more than a company’s website.
Imagine being unable to access customer records, process transactions, communicate with employees or use the software needed to run your business.
What would happen if the disruption lasted several days?
How would your business continue serving customers? What would the financial impact be?
And what if the problem involved a third-party technology provider that your business depends on?
These are important questions, even for businesses that have never experienced a cybersecurity incident.
What cyber risks could affect your business?
Cybersecurity incidents can create a range of operational and financial challenges. Some of the most common exposures include:
- Business interruption and lost revenue
A cyber incident may prevent a business from accessing the systems it needs to operate. Depending on the circumstances, this could result in lost sales, interrupted services or additional expenses to keep the business running.
- Data breaches and compromised information
Businesses often store sensitive customer, employee and financial information. If that information is compromised, they may face investigation costs, legal obligations, customer notification expenses and reputational concerns.
- Ransomware and cyber extortion
Ransomware can prevent organizations from accessing important files or systems. Cybercriminals may demand payment or threaten to release stolen information.
Responding to these incidents can require specialized technical, legal and recovery assistance.
- Problems involving third-party technology providers
Many businesses rely on cloud-based software, payment processors, online platforms and external IT providers.
An incident involving one of these providers could potentially interrupt your operations, even if your own systems have not been directly compromised.
- Investigation, recovery and response expenses
Cyber incidents can involve significant costs beyond the initial disruption, including technical investigations, restoring information, managing communications and getting operations running again.
Does regular business insurance cover cyberattacks?
Not necessarily.
Many business owners assume their existing commercial insurance policy provides protection against cyber-related incidents. However, traditional commercial policies may provide limited protection or exclude certain cyber-related losses.
Dedicated cyber insurance may help businesses manage some of the financial consequences of covered cybersecurity incidents.
Depending on the policy, cyber insurance may include protection for:
- Data breach response and notification costs.
- Certain cyber-related business interruption losses.
- Ransomware and cyber extortion incidents.
- Digital forensic investigations and recovery expenses.
- Privacy-related legal expenses and liability.
- Certain incidents involving third-party technology providers.
Coverage varies by policy and insurer. Limits, exclusions, waiting periods, definitions and other conditions may affect whether a particular loss is covered.
Not every website outage, technology disruption or precautionary shutdown will qualify for insurance coverage.
That’s why understanding your policy is so important.
What should businesses do following the recent cybersecurity news?
The current situation is a useful reminder to take a proactive approach.
Speak with your IT provider. Ask whether the recently disclosed software vulnerabilities affect any systems or services your business uses, and what security updates or precautions may be necessary.
Review your business continuity plans. Consider how your business would operate if essential technology or online services became temporarily unavailable.
Understand your technology dependencies. Identify the outside software providers and technology platforms your operations rely on.
Review your insurance coverage. Make sure you understand what protection you have, what may be excluded and whether your coverage reflects the risks your business faces today.
Cybersecurity and cyber insurance serve different purposes. Good cybersecurity practices can help reduce the likelihood and impact of an incident. Appropriate insurance may help manage certain financial consequences when covered incidents occur.
Both are important parts of protecting a business.
Have questions about your cyber insurance coverage? We’re here to help.
At Munn Insurance, we believe in helping businesses understand their risks and make informed decisions about protecting what matters.
With the recent cybersecurity news, we’re offering a FREE Cyber Insurance Coverage Review to businesses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.
Whether you already carry cyber insurance or have never considered it, our Commercial Lines team would be happy to:
- Review your existing insurance protection.
- Answer questions about cyber insurance.
- Help identify potential gaps in coverage.
- Discuss whether your current protection reflects your business needs.
- Explore available insurance options where appropriate.
There’s no cost or obligation. We simply want to help make sure you understand your coverage and have the right protection in place.
Let’s talk about your coverage
Call Munn Insurance at 1-855-726-8627 or request your FREE Cyber Insurance Coverage Review today by emailing Marcel, one of our cyber insurance experts at [email protected]
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