Scottish & York Auto Insurance

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First published on March 14, 2025

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✎ Updated By Matthew Roberts on September 24, 2026

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Scottish & York’s Role in Aviva Canada

Available in Canada?Yes, as a wholly owned underwriting company
within Aviva Canada; it is not presented as a separate
consumer-facing brand.
Available in Ontario?Yes. Scottish & York remains listed in the
Aviva insurer group by Ontario’s regulator, and
Aviva identifies it among its Canadian subsidiaries.
Direct, broker or
affinity distribution
Broker/insurance-representative distribution through
Aviva Canada; no standalone Scottish & York quote
channel is published.
Underwriting companyScottish & York Insurance Co. Limited, a wholly owned
Aviva Canada insurance company.
How to get a quoteContact an Aviva insurance broker or representative.
A standalone Scottish & York online quote is not offered publicly.
How to report a claimUse Aviva’s online claim process or MyAviva, call
1-866-692-8482, or contact the broker/advisor shown on the policy.
Digital account or appMyAviva supports policy access and online claim
submission. Aviva Journey is a separate Ontario
usage-based driving app, but current Aviva materials
do not identify Scottish & York as one of Journey’s
current underwriters, so eligibility must be confirmed with the broker.

Coverage Underwritten Within the Aviva Group

  • Current company-specific retail coverage pages are not published under the Scottish & York name; policy terms should be confirmed with the Aviva broker.
  • Aviva’s official Lyft program page confirms that eligible Scottish & York personal-auto policyholders can have collision/comprehensive protection and selected enhancements extend while driving for Lyft, including waiver of depreciation on new vehicles and loss-of-use coverage, subject to the program and policy terms.

Aviva Discounts That May Apply to Scottish & York Policies

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Since there isn’t a published current Scottish & York-specific discount schedule, ask the Aviva broker to confirm eligible policy discounts.

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Claim Help for Scottish & York Policyholders

How to file a claim

File a Scottish & York Claim via Aviva’s claim page, through MyAviva, by calling 1-866-692-8482 or through your policy advisor.

What you need

Have the insurance company name and policy number ready. Also collect witness/passengers’ and police officer/report information (when applicable). If safe to do so, take photos. Aviva may request the police report, photographs, receipts, etc. at a later stage.

Contact by email

You can contact them at anytime 24/7

Contact by phone

Feel free to contact the team by phone

Website

File a claim by visiting the Aviva website

Scottish & York Auto Insurance

Not marketed as a “bare bones” standalone auto insurer targeting “less-demanding” motorists, Scottish & York Insurance Co. Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aviva Canada and writes insurance as a division of the Canada arm of the U.K.-based Aviva plc. Policies are serviced through Aviva and its agency/broker distribution.

If you are interested in getting a quote from Aviva, speak with your Aviva broker or advisor to find out if Aviva offers this type of policy for your risk profile and province.

Compare rates, deductibles, coverage, exclusions and limits among insurers and policies.

Scottish & York Car Insurance Pros & Cons

Reviews about Scottish & York’s car insurance are available online.

Customers highlight the positive and critical sides of getting car insurance with Scottish & York.

ProsCons
Competitive RatesLimited Information Available
on Services Offered
Effective at Reducing
Premiums After Life Changes
Positive Experience Through Broker

What Other Insurance Products Does Scottish & York Offer?

Products and eligibility for discounts may vary by province and distribution channel.


Scottish & York is an underwriting company in the Aviva Canada group. Aviva Canada offers Business, Lifestyle, Automobile and Home Insurance products; however, products, underwriting company and discounts vary by province and distribution channel.

For more up-to-date and specific product information please refer to Aviva or follow the advice of your broker/advisor.

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