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Automobile Renewal

by Lisa on Jan 18, 2019
1 out of 5 stars

Similar to the other person, I too had to reapply for my auto insurance with a firm debt to me. I called to ensure, no pun intended, I did it correctly. I did not and my policy was cancelled because the form was incomplete. The broker told me to look for another insurance policy. I was a client for 9 years. I am now addressing the issue with my property insurance. I would not be surprised if they are trying to get rid of me as a client. My rates were very reasonable as I am finding out as I scramble to get insurance through others. Do not trust this company or their processes.

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Cancellation policy

by krish on Dec 27, 2018
1 out of 5 stars

After completing 1 year, they increased my premium by 120$ and I didn't have any claims. When I cancelled, they charged me 420$. It really sucks. Worst company

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RBC Canceled my Auto insurance

by thumperqew on Oct 17, 2018
1 out of 5 stars

Had a 5,000 claim in 2015, in 2017 Aviva partnered with RBC as the underwriter and then they cancelled my insurance 1 month before my renewal!!! RBC said AVIVA sent me a re-application via snail mail (which I never received). Because I didn't "reapply within 2 weeks, they sent a "registered" letter informing me my policy is cancelled and they no longer want me as a customer. AFTER 15 years of being a customer, never missing a payment! No changes in my vehicles or driver rating. (They actually said they would NOT cancel my House insurance! LOL). BEWARE, Aviva now RUNS RBC insurance and the complaints line I called said they are targeting longtime customers and snuffing them out as most have a declining deductible clause (my $500 deductible was at $0 because of my 15 years of "Loyalty"), haha. They ACTUALLY said I qualify for the exact same coverage after the RBC agent issued me a quote and I would have NO lapse in coverage, HOWEVER, there would be $150 rate hike and I would lose all accrued loyalty benefits such as my declining deductible, which was at $0, so re-set to $500. RBC's bait and switch predatory practices are despicable, I don't believe they ever mailed me any re-application/renewal forms and obviously by not emailing me or calling me to notify me about pending policy cancelation (they had my email and home phone number on file for years) they obviously targeted me and are looking to get rid of long-term customers. The RBC insurance Rep apologized for AVIVA's unscrupulous corporate tactics as this is new to RBC, she sounded embarrassed after admitting she is getting multiple calls from longtime customers with similar complaints. Note RBC does not target new customers, within the last 2 years, rather longtime loyal customers they want to get rid of. Good luck RBC, I'm lodging a complaint with the Ontario Insurance Ombudsman and notifying my Union, my workplace as well as my friends and family to steer clear of RBC! AVOID the renewal cancellation hassle by RBC auto insurance.

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Wrong Quotes & Long Wait Times

by AD1991 on Jul 26, 2018
1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT SWITCH TO RBC. I do all my banking with RBC and thought it would be nice to have everything including my insurance with them - BIG MISTAKE. Wait times are minimum 40 minutes to an hour to speak with a representative. When I put my new vehicle on the policy, it ended up being over $350 more than what I was quoted on. I knew the quote may fluctuate by $100-$150 when I actually added the vehicle to the policy but to be off by $350 is significant. Do not trust the quotes they give you or you will be surprised when the policy is actually issued or when you make changes.

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C grade company

by Ryan on Jun 11, 2018
1 out of 5 stars

This company has really gone to the dogs since Aviva started managing the Home and Auto insurance sections. Wait time is extremely long and premium keeps going up and up. Such a shame of what RBC Insurance used to be and what it is today. I believe they should try to get this business back from Aviva or they will end up losing their market!

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Terrible customer service

by dalt on May 5, 2018
1 out of 5 stars

I parked my car and put it on suspended coverage. When I went to put it back on the road, they increased my rate. Said it was "pro-rated" for the rest of my term even though I ensured that my rates would not change when I changed my coverage. They refused to quote me for motorcycle coverage because I was not 30 even though I have a clean record and 4 years of constant coverage on my bike, but they will quote someone with two tickets who is 30. Terrible experience every time I call.

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Hike in Rates

by Vic on Mar 26, 2018
2 out of 5 stars

I was insured with RBC auto insurance for a year at a fair rate. However, after a year they increased my insurance by $50 a month without any specific reason. I had no claims, violations or speeding ticket and had a clean driving record. When I tried to know the reason for the hike, even their reps weren't able to give any clear answer.

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Outrageous Price Increase

by Bev-Ann on Mar 7, 2018
1 out of 5 stars

I moved from Alberta to Ontario and called RBC to transfer my auto insurance. They increased my premium almost $500 for the same coverage. When I asked why, they said it was because Ontario is just more expensive.
So I shopped around and found other insurance carriers that will give me the same coverage for around the same cost as what I was paying in Alberta. When I cancelled my RBC policy they charged me a cancellation fee equal to one month.

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Worst insurance provider.

by M.Jasmin on Feb 27, 2018
1 out of 5 stars

I got quote for my car, my husband's car and house insurance from RBC. They were very nice when I called to set up the insurance. They gave me a quote which I was okay with. And after a week they sent me a letter telling they increased our insurance policy premium by $60 more than quoted just because I forgot to mention about a speeding ticket my husband got about 2 years back and they already charged that amount from my account without my permission or acceptance if I want to continue my insurance with them after increased premium. I called them right after getting the mail and explained everything to an insurance advisor. I told him I literally forgot about the ticket but I thought you guys will pull up the drivers abstract and will inform me if there are any changes. The guy told me he understands and I can cancel the insurance if I want but I should get insurance with a different company before cancelling so I don't have any lapse. I got my insurance with TD and called RBC back to cancel it. After cancelling all the insurance the guy tells me they will charge me almost 1 and a half month worth of insurance premium as a penalty fee for each insurance for cancelling it and I have no way other than paying for it. So I called TD back and explained again and they were generous enough to cancel my insurance with them without any penalty. Now I am stuck with RBC to pay $60 extra each month for 12 months coz I don't want to pay that big of a penalty fee. The advisor was not willing to help me in any way neither he would transfer me to anybody to help me out. Worst insurance company ever seen. First time dealing with RBC. Never again in life. Stay away from them.

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Fees too high - not responsive

by D on Feb 9, 2018
1.5 out of 5 stars

Initially, good experience. Huge rate hike this fall when Aviva took over. Moved one vehicle to be insured in another province. Fees increased! But over $60 a month to cover the remaining vehicle. Was told several time when making enquirers that I could go elsewhere. I did. They have now charged me my month’s dues and a week later a similar amount in ‘fees’ for having canceled service. Huge rip-off. Asked to escalate to an ombudsman, they were to respond in 4 days. Haven’t heard a thing and now the fees were deducted. Can’t believe it.

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