Save on auto insurance in Dartmouth.
Save on auto insurance in Dartmouth.
We’re one of Dartmouth’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 Dartmouth’s best auto protection and benefits. That’s a promise.
Dartmouth, just a skip away.
Dartmouth amalgamated with Halifax in 1996, making it a part of the greater Halifax area. But it still has a vibe all its own. With its own identity, you cross the bridge into a community where you can walk along the waterfront and take in the amazing view of Halifax from across the water. It’s an adventure to experience. Your insurance can be as unique as your route and your world. At Munn Insurance you can find the most competitive auto insurance in Dartmouth and save while you’re doing it.
Driving in Dartmouth – Tips to keep you on the road.
KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL.
New regulations in Nova Scotia have changed from it just being illegal to text or use your phone while driving to cover all hand-held communication/entertainment devices, or any other prescribed electronic device. This also includes using the GPS. Plan everything before you put the car in drive. It will take about two years from passage before all new regulations and the new law are in place, but practice makes perfect. Start your good driving habits now.
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 farther away from the stopped vehicle if it can be done safely. A motorist must obey these laws for ambulances, police vehicles, fire department vehicles, Department of Lands and Forestry fire vehicles, fire chiefs’ or deputy fire chiefs’ vehicles, conservation officers’ vehicles, motor vehicle and carrier inspectors’ vehicles, public safety vehicles such as sheriffs and bridge patrol officers, and tow trucks that are stopped at the scene of a fire or collision or assisting a vehicle. A fine can be as high as $350 for a first offence, with the potential to go higher.
CHECK YOUR VEHICLE.
Always keep your car well maintained. Make sure your tires are properly inflated, and your fluids are all at proper levels. Maintain a consistent check that your vehicle’s equipment is functioning properly. Also, seasons change abruptly in the Maritimes. Always be ready for autumn to suddenly become winter.
GIVE PEDESTRIANS A HEAD START.
In developments from Fall 2019, the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Provincial Government made strides in protecting pedestrians and motorists. Statistics revealed in the first eight months of 2018 there were 120 vehicle-pedestrian collisions in the municipality with 61% of them happening in a crosswalk. To improve safety, Halifax has installed what is referred to as “advanced pedestrian lights” at six high-pedestrian traffic intersections in the City, five in Halifax and one in Dartmouth. A green pedestrian “walking man” signal comes on for several seconds before the traffic light turns green. In this way, pedestrians are given a head start to proceed forward into the crosswalk and be seen.
A few facts about auto insurance in Dartmouth.
- The average age of auto insurance policyholder in Dartmouth is 36
- The average age of drivers in Dartmouth is 49
- The number of accident claims in Dartmouth in 2018 was 5100
- The top automotive brands we insure in Dartmouth are
- 81% of people in Dartmouth drive Cars
- 19% of people in Dartmouth drive Trucks
Facts and myths about Dartmouth.
FACTS
Dartmouth amalgamated with Halifax on April 1, 1996.
Dartmouth has been nicknamed the City of Lakes, after the large number of lakes located within its boundaries.
The community is linked to Halifax by the oldest continuously operating salt water ferry service in North America with the first crossing having taken place in 1752.
Dartmouth was initially a sawmill and agricultural outpost of Halifax. In the mid 19th century, it grew with the construction of the Shubenacadie Canal and more importantly, with the rise of successful industrial firms such as the Dartmouth Marine Slips, the Starr Manufacturing Company, and the Stairs Ropeworks.
MYTHS
Amalgamation didn’t happen until 1996. Before that it wasn’t officially a region of the City of Halifax.
There is a ferry service that connects Halifax to Dartmouth. The MacKay Bridge was built in 1970 and connects both areas as well as the McDonald bridge. Thousands commute back and forth each day, as well as use the metro service.
There is a bus service with a fleet on 322 conventional buses, all of which are low floor and wheelchair accessible.
Dartmouth is home to a long list of K-12 schools, with both English and French programs. It is also home to post-secondary campuses, such as the Nova Scotia Community College Dartmouth campus.
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 auto 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 Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth’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 Dartmouth
It is mandatory to have auto insurance for all vehicles in Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth 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.
Dartmouth car insurance – your questions answered.
Our Latest Advice
What You Need to Know to Keep Your Data Safe
Data Privacy Day is a good time to remember why and how you should protect your personal, financial, business, and other information from falling into the wrong hands. Since there can be so much data to keep track of, it is easy to feel confused or overwhelmed about where to start. We compiled the following list of our favourite tips to help you better safeguard your files from potential cyber risks.
1. Create strong passphrases
This extends beyond email or banking passwords, since household appliances and systems from security cameras to baby monitors are also interconnected over the internet, and can be hacked.
Therefore, try changing the default passwords for any devices to a complex passphrase consisting of a mix of numbers, symbols, as well as both upper- and lower-case letters. You can couple this with updating your passwords regularly, or using a password manager that will allow you to organize your passwords, for an added layer of protection.
2. Secure your accounts
Using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) would require verifying your identity. This usually involves a fingerprint/facial/retinal scan. Alternatively, you can use your email address or phone number to receive a specific code that you can then use to login to your account. This means that in order for someone to gain access to your account(s), they would also need access to your phone or computer.
3. Do not trust suspicious links and use an antivirus
Seeing as there is an increase of malware programs in the form of annoying pop-ups to background data-mining that scan for personal data, it is important to be wary and think before clicking sketchy links.
An effective antivirus should offer protection from trojan horse programs or ransomware that seem legitimate but steal information behind the scenes, as well as bots that spam you with unsafe links and attachments. Make sure you check your antivirus software periodically and ensure that it remains updated.
4. Be mindful of public or free Wi-Fi
Relying on public Wi-Fi networks comes with its own risks, especially since most offer insufficient security. Someone else on the same network as you can easily access your data.
Try avoiding making financial transactions and sending sensitive information when using free Wi-Fi. Additionally, you can take a look at the search bar at the top of your browser and if your URL begins with “https” and there is a lock symbol, it means that the site can be trusted.
5. Regularly backup your data
The most tried-and-true method of data protection involves creating a copy – sometimes more than one – of your information and storing it on a cloud storage system such as Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. This way, if your files are ever stolen, lost, or generally compromised you do not end up losing important data.
You could also go the extra mile by disposing of old data from previous devices AFTER backing it up and storing it elsewhere. This can be done by wiping the old disk with software or just plain shredding it.
The best way to protect your data privacy is to be proactive in your own internet security. Keeping these tips in mind will help you navigate the digital world knowing your data is safer.
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