Save on car insurance in St. John’s.
We’re one of St. John’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 St. John’s best auto protection and benefits. That’s a promise.
St. John’s is a unique city with its own ebb and flow.
St. John’s is a unique city with its own ebb and flow. People and houses around every corner will catch your eye and ear. St. John’s individuality doesn’t stop there. With no grid plan, and with a rumour that its roads are horse paths that were originally paved over, St. John’s offers an exciting adventure to even the most experienced driver. With one-way streets that suddenly appear, intersections with sharp angles and low signage, you might need a little help from a GPS. Your insurance can be as unique as your route. At Munn Insurance you can find the most competitive auto insurance in St. John’s and save while you’re doing it.
Driving in St. John’s – Tips to keep you on the road.
WATCH OUT FOR MOOSE.
Although St. John’s is considered an urban area, the Outer Ring Road sees its share of moose during any time of the year. It should also be noted that moose don’t always stick to the outliers but have been known to wander into the city itself. Keep on the lookout, especially at night.
PUT THAT CELL PHONE DOWN.
Fines for using a cell phone when driving are high in the province of Newfoundland, and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are extremely vigilant in the City of St. John’s. The current penalty is 4 demerit points with fines ranging from $350 to $1000.
BE WEATHER PREPARED.
Not just St. John’s, but Newfoundland as a whole is subjected to fast changing weather. Sunny in the morning, blizzard by lunch. With St. John’s twisty roads and steep hills, caution is always advised. It’s not unheard of to go sliding back down that hill.
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE.
Newfoundland has severe impaired driving regulations to help keep all residents safe. As of 2017, any driver whose licence was suspended after an impaired driving conviction will be required to enter a mandatory ignition interlock program as a condition of reinstatement. As well, anyone 22 years or younger is required to maintain a zero-blood alcohol content while driving. Not a risk you want to take.
A few facts about car insurance in St. John’s.
- The average age of auto insurance policyholder in St. John’s is 32
- The average age of drivers in St. John’s is 45
- The number of accident claims in St. John’s in 2018 was 5000
- The top automotive brands we insure in St. John’s are Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Chrysler, Mazda
- 67% of people in St. John’s drive Cars
- 33% of people in St. John’s drive Trucks
Facts and myths about St. John’s.
FACTS
Cabot Tower on Signal Hill was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and the 400th anniversary of John Cabot’s Voyage of Discovery.
St. John’s is the oldest city in North America, with Water Street being the oldest street in North America.
The oldest sporting event in North America is the St. John’s Regatta held on the first Wednesday every August.
The first transatlantic wireless message was received on December 12, 1901 by Guglielmo Marconi from Poldhu, Cornwall which is 3200 kilometres away.
MYTHS
Actually, St. John’s adopted a new cycling plan in 2009 and has been building a safe and convenient cycling network.
This is very untrue. St. John’s and surrounding towns all have dedicated snow clearing services to keep all roads safe for all drivers in all conditions.
St. John’s has a very extensive recycling program with curbside recycling, metal and electronic recycling, backyard composting, household hazardous waste drop off, yard waste collection and Christmas tree recycling.
We do the shopping. You get the savings.
Newfoundlanders 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 Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland communities. First Responders, Health Care Professionals, Alumni Associations, Educators and Instructors all play a vital role in helping others across the Island. They give so much, and we’re happy to give back. Munn Insurance Preferred Groups in Newfoundland 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
- CAA Members can SAVE up to 20% on Auto and Home Insurance
- Access to multiple insurance markets; knowing you get the best coverage at the best rate
- Confidence and security of being a member of a preferred group
- Local, fast and efficient 24/7 Claims Service
- Legal Assistance
- Health Assistance
Get Newfoundland’s best leisure vehicle protection.
Newfoundlanders love their leisure time and their leisure vehicles. MyRide Leisure Insurance from Munn Insurance is the most competitive, comprehensive leisure vehicle insurance available in Newfoundland. 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 St. John’s.
St. John’s drivers must be in possession of legally determined minimum insurance coverage to drive on our roads. These minimum limits have been enacted to ensure drivers are financially responsible if an at-fault accident occurs.
Current limits for auto insurance in St. John’s are:
- $200,000 in liability coverage per accident
- Uninsured and unidentified motorist coverage
St. John’s drivers are not required to carry accident benefits coverage, although most do choose to buy this coverage, which includes coverage for medical payments, disability coverage, and death benefits coverage. This type of insurance is mandatory in other provinces. Many drivers in Newfoundland also opt to increase their liability coverage to limit risk and financial exposure.
There are also other optional coverages that can be purchased. These include comprehensive and collision coverage to protect in the event of an at-fault accident or non-accident scenario such as theft.
St. John’s car insurance – your questions answered.
Our Latest Advice
6 Tips To Shop Safely Online
Today is Cyber Monday, and it feels like every website has incredible deals. Shopping online makes it easy to find the best sales and avoid going to busy stores! However, shopping online does come with some cyber risks. So it is essential to take steps to protect yourself anytime you enter personal information online.
1. Use Familiar Websites – Do you know the site you’re visiting? Use a trusted site. Knowing the site and the business makes you more likely to shop online safely. If you are not sure if a site is legitimate, maybe it’s a new small business, call them to verify.
2. Only Shop HTTPS – Never buy anything online using your credit card from a site that doesn’t have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed. You’ll know if the site has SSL because the URL for the site will start with HTTPS – instead of just HTTP.
3. Don’t Overshare – Consider what information a company needs for you to make a purchase. Even if the purchase transaction is safe, well-established companies can still experience data breaches.
4. Check Statements Regularly – Don’t wait for your bill to come at the end of the month. Go online regularly, especially during the holiday season, to view electronic statements for your credit card, debit card, and checking accounts.
5. Only Shop Online with a Credit Card – If your debit card is compromised, cybercriminals will have direct access to your bank funds.
6. Use Caution When Shopping Online on Public Networks – Be extra careful when shopping on public Wi-Fi or hotspots, as they are not always secure and are easier to hack. In addition, if you are at your local coffee shop doing some holiday shopping, be aware when you have to enter the credit card number, expiration date and 3-digit code into a site because you’re giving an over-the-shoulder snooper plenty of time to copy the information.
When in doubt, do your research, call the business, look up their online reviews, or check their status on the Better Business Bureau.
Happy Shopping!
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