Insurance companies in Canada: the best of the best

 Insurance companies in Canada: the best of best

Insurance Companies in Canada

While it’s difficult to choose among some of the best insurance companies in Canada, there are some who really stand out above the rest. To help you sort through the options and find the right company for you, here are my top 10 picks. Check them out!

Manulife

In 1847, John A. Macdonald, then Prime Minister of Canada, inaugurated Manulife Financial Corporation as a life insurance company. The company was formed to provide income protection and pensions to Canadians. Today, Manulife offers a wide range of financial services including retail banking and wealth management products.

Aviva

With a network of over 10,000 employees and more than 3 million customers, Aviva is one of the largest insurance providers in Canada. They offer a variety of life insurance options for both individuals and business owners.

Desjardins Group

With a focus on community and personalized service, Desjardins Group offers insurance coverage for all Canadians. Whether you're looking for home insurance or car insurance, our experts are here to help. We are one of the top five property and casualty insurers in Canada, and we're dedicated to providing you with quality protection at an affordable price.

Quebecor Inc. (Groupe Quebecor)

In November 2015, Groupe Quebecor was restructured as two separate entities: Videotron Ltd., a telecom carrier, and Groupe TVA Inc., a multimedia broadcasting firm.

Great-West Life

Their name stems from a merger between London-based Great Western Railway Company and Toronto-based Great North Western Railway Company. The company's head office is in London, ON.

National Bank of Canada (NBC)

National Bank of Canada is a Canadian bank headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It provides retail and commercial banking services through more than 100 branches and 400 automated teller machines across Canada. National Bank has been operating for over 150 years and is a member of the Global ATM Alliance. The bank offers various products to its customers, such as mortgages, credit cards, personal loans, investments and insurance plans.

Intact Financial Corporation (Intact Groupe financier inc.)

In January 2018, Intact was named one of Canada's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which was announced by The Globe and Mail. 

It has more than 3 million customers across North America and employs over 8,000 people across its operations