From 17th century England to present day, Aviva emerged from the creation of new companies and a series of mergers.
Through this evolutionary process, Aviva has always provided customers with peace of mind while maintaining a vision of being the most trusted and valued home, auto and business insurer.
Aviva’s roots in Canada can be traced back to the early 19th century, when a number of UK-based insurance companies operated branch offices all across Canada. These companies have since combined their strengths to become Aviva Canada.
In1887, the first Canadian based Aviva heritage company, Canada Accident Assurance Company was incorporated.
Then in 1906, The General Accident Assurance Company of Canada – another Aviva heritage company – was incorporated in Toronto.
During the 20th century,
numerous Aviva Canada predecessors emerged, changed their names, combined their strengths and were purchased until finally – on May 5, 2003 – CGU Insurance Company of Canada changed its name to Aviva Insurance Company of Canada.
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1907 - The General Animals Insurance Company of Canada
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1919 – The Canada Accident and Fire Assurance Company (formerly The Canada Accident Assurance Company)
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1920 - Scottish Canadian Assurance Corporation
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1921 - Fidelity Insurance Company of Canada
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1924 – Canadian General Insurance Company (formerly The General Animals Insurance Company of Canada)
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1927 - Pilot Automobile and Accident Insurance Company Limited
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1937 - Toronto General Insurance Company
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1940 - The Stanstead & Sherbrooke Insurance Company
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1951 - Traders General Insurance Company
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1954 – Baloise Fire Insurance Company of Canada (name changed Elite Insurance Company in 1959)
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1955 - Victoria Insurance Company of Canada
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1959 – Simcoe & Erie General Insurance Company
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1961 - Scottish & York Co. Limited and Canadian Pioneer Insurance Company.
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1973 – The Cabot Insurance Company Limited
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1975 - Commercial Union Assurance Company of Canada
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1979 - Prudasco Assurance Company
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1984 - The Prudential Assurance of England Property and Casualty Company (Canada)
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1985 - USF&G Insurance Company of Canada (formerly Fidelity Insurance Company of Canada)
