RBC Insurance Auto Insurance Reviews

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

My Insurance went up 65% after ONE 5km/h over ticket. I have been fully G licensed for 4 years and got my first speeding ticket, my insurance when from 305$ a month to 470$ a month, my cars didn't change and my address stayed the same, its just shameful how they jack your rates up so much after one minor offence, never coming back to rbc

I have a home and auto insurance with RBC Insurance, I started with insurance when I had a G2 license. At that time they said that once I get G license, I will get a discount on my premium but they refused to give any kind of discount when I updated them about my G license. Moreover one of my friends has the same kind of insurance with the same class of license, he got a discount and a further discount was given to him by the company when he called them to change his home address. It's very annoying to call and hold for more than an hour and still do not get your voice heard. I won't suggest anyone go with RBC Insurance.

My experience - I relocated from one city to the next thinking my son's father was going to be moving with me; this didn't end up happening though. However, RBC for some reason didn't "believe me". They wanted me to track down my son's father (who is abusive) and ask him for his driver's licence number. I asked to speak with a Manager; the same thing. If I didn't provide his licence number, my insurance would be cancelled? I am now with another insurer (AWESOME carrier) and they could not believe RBC treated a customer this way. I was told by this company that all that needed to do was to write a statement stating my son's father did not relocate to the new city with us (this is what the new company would have had me do). They are also really expensive with rates in comparison with other providers. Go with an insurance broker who will shop deals for you. NEVER go with a financial institution. Horrible experience. My deductible is now 1/2 of what RBC was giving me and I get lots of other bonuses as well. I had the bare minimum with RBC; when I switched to another insurance company, I was already down $30 per month!!! My plan was renewed this month, and it is down another $35.00!!!