Save on auto 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 auto 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 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 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
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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