Save on car insurance in Halifax.
We’re one of Halifax’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 Halifax’s best auto protection and benefits. That’s a promise.
Halifax is an urban coastal city where people want to be.

With sandy beaches and beautiful gardens around one corner, you can turn and find yourself in front of the symphony, art galleries and museums. Being the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada, it sits in the center of Nova Scotia’s east coast, with a seaport that looks out over one of the world’s largest natural harbours. Halifax is comprised of nine distinct regions that span from picturesque Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region to bustling Downtown Halifax. Driving through Halifax changes from district to district, and you need insurance that can match all the regions you’re going to visit. At Munn Insurance you can find the most competitive auto insurance in Halifax and save while you’re doing it.
Driving in Halifax – Tips to keep you on the road.
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.
SLOW DOWN IN SCHOOL AREAS.
The speed limit is 30 km/h in areas where the approaching limit is 50 km/h, when children are present. Where the speed limit is higher than 50 km/h, drivers continue to be required to reduce speed to a maximum of 50 km/h when children are present. Fines range from $340 to $685 with penalty points ranging from 2 to 4.
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE.
Nova Scotia has strict driving under the influence laws. Convicted impaired drivers with a blood-alcohol level of more than .08 receive a criminal record, lose their licence for one year and will face a minimum fine of $1000. They also have to complete an addictions program and may also have to participate in Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program. If a convicted impaired driver had a child in the car at the time, they face increased penalties, including losing their licence for at least two years and must participate in the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program, for at least one year, at their expense.
PUT THE PHONE AWAY.
Nova Scotia has some of the strongest fines for handheld phone use and texting. Currently, fines range from $233.95 for a first offence to $578.95 for a third offence with the addition of four demerit points on conviction. Handheld phones are only allowed in emergency situations.

A few facts about car insurance in Halifax.
- The average age of auto insurance policyholder in Halifax is 32
- The average age of drivers in Halifax is 46
- The number of accident claims in Halifax in 2018 was 7100
- The top automotive brands we insure in Halifax are Honda, Dodge, Mazda, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet
- 82% of people in Halifax drive Cars
- 18% of people in Halifax drive Trucks

Facts and myths about Halifax.
FACTS
Halifax experienced the greatest man-made explosion prior to the atomic bomb – the Halifax Explosion on December 6, 1917.
The Halifax Harbour is one of the deepest and largest natural, ice-free harbours in the world.
Canada’s first covered skating rink was opened in the Halifax Public Gardens in 1883.
Downtown Halifax’s waterfront boardwalk hugs the harbour for 10 city blocks from Pier 21 at the Halifax Seaport to Casino Nova Scotia.
MYTHS
While being a coastal city that is associated with mild weather, it can be counted on that Halifax will receive its fair share of large snowstorms every year.
During a geological study of the harbour, seismic reflection systems surveyed the area and showed no evidence of any tunnel existing.
An interpretation of all the survey information indicates that there is no crater formed by the explosion.
Actually, Halifax is also connected to VIA Rail that runs to Western Canada and parts of the U.S. A trip from Halifax to Montreal happens in less than a day.
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 Halifax. 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 Halifax’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 Halifax
It is mandatory to have auto insurance for all vehicles in Halifax. 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 Halifax 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. Drivers can file claims with their own insurance company, regardless of who is at fault for the accident. Also, the province does not take age or marital status into account when determining risk.

Halifax 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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