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Written By Joel Kranc

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Updated Aug. 30, 2024

About Wawanesa auto insurance

The Manitoba-based Wawanesa Insurance has a long history in the property and casualty business dating back to 1896. That has not made the insurance company complacent at all, since Wawanesa Insurance continues to grow and gain policyholders throughout Canada and the United States.

Like many other insurance companies, Wawanesa Insurance products in Canada are distributed by independent insurance brokers. In Quebec, however, Wawanesa Insurance products are distributed through company agents.

With car insurance on offer since 1928, Wawanesa Insurance has become one of the largest automobile insurers in Canada. The respected insurance rating agency, A. M. Best has consistently awarded Wawanesa Insurance an A+ (Superior) rating based on financial strength and stability.

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Wawanesa: One of 2024’s best car insurance companies in Canada

RATESDOTCA asked drivers for their opinions about which insurance companies offer the best value for their money, collecting feedback from nearly 9,000 drivers in Ontario and Alberta. The result? Wawanesa Insurance stood out as one of the top overall insurers in Canada, winning awards for being best overall and trustworthiness.

To learn more about how we conducted the survey for the Best Home and Auto Insurance Awards, check out our methodology.

Wawanesa's Best Home and Auto Insurance Awards


Awards

Best Overall

Most Trustworthy

As a mutual insurer, Wawanesa is owned by its policyholders, a structure that ensures customers are prioritized. Overall, Wawanesa is well-liked by customers, as they believe their premiums are priced fairly and their interactions with the company are hassle-free.

Consumers have ample reason to trust Wawanesa. It has insured vehicles since 1928. More recently, rating agency AM Best gave it an “A” on its ability to meet its obligations.

  • Most Wawanesa customers are happy with their rate.
  • Top rated in trustworthiness.
  • Top rated for easy-to-understand policy documents and billing statements.
  • Customers say Wawanesa's customer portal is easy to navigate.
  • Wawanesa’s customer service is rated highly in all aspects: digital tools, ease of filing a claim, and insurance products.

Learn about what Wawanesa Insurance offers

Wawanesa Insurance offers customers a suite of insurance products to meet all your needs.

Car insurance

  • Private passenger vehicle auto insurance
  • Recreational vehicle insurance (ATVs, snowmobiles, motorhomes, utility trailers, motorcycles and commercial vehicles)

Home insurance 

  • Home insurance (basic, broad and comprehensive)
  • Condo insurance
  • Tenant insurance
  • Seasonal residence insurance

Life and health insurance 

  • Life insurance
  • Group insurance for employers and employees

Business insurance

  • Commercial insurance (building and business contents, loss of income, equipment breakdown, cyber risks etc.)
  • Farm insurance (accident, water and irrigation, pollutant cleanup, fuel and fuel tank, veterinarian supplies)

There are two ways to make claims through Wawanesa Insurance. Call the 24/7 hotline at 1-844-WAWANESA (929-2637) to file one with a claims agent. You can also make automobile and residential claims online.

Why choose Wawanesa

There are many reasons to choose Wawanesa Insurance as your car insurance provider.

Wawanesa Insurance is a Canadian mutual company, which means it is owned by its policyholders. It operates as a cooperative, and any profits generated are either kept within the company or returned to policyholders in the form of dividends or reduced premiums. This structure cooperative structure is thought to create a more service-oriented company dedicated to its members.

Wawanesa Insurance also has a social conscience. It donates time and money towards building safer, sustainable communities left more vulnerable due to climate change.

If being part of cooperative aligns with your values, you’re in luck because Wawanesa provides car, home, and life insurance. When you purchase multiple lines of insurance from Wawanesa, you’ll receive a bundling discount, which can further reduce your insurance costs in addition to streamlining your insurance portfolio.

Wawanesa customers report that interacting with the company is also easy and efficient, which is why it won silver in the Best Overall category in the RATESDOTCA Best Home and Auto Insurance Awards.

Simply put, Wawanesa provides auto insurance that’s easy to understand and is tailored to the policyholder.

Wawanesa Insurance contact information

Wawanesa Insurance is headquartered in Winnipeg and has offices throughout Canada. It even has a presence in the U.S.

Branch Address Phone number
Executive office 191 Broadway  Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3P1 204-985-3923
Central office 107-4th Street, Box 40  Wawanesa, MB,  R0K 2G0 1-888-824-6212
British Columbia 400-1985 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 4Y3 1-800-665-2778
Alberta 2008 86 Street NW, Edmonton, AB 1-800-625-7891
Ontario Suite 100-4120 Yonge Street  Toronto, ON,  M2P 2B7 1-800-268-7300
Quebec 8585 boul. Décarie  Mont-Royal, PQ, H4P 2J4 1-888-933-9292
Maritime 1010 St. George Blvd  Moncton, NB,  E1E 4R5 1-800-361-2528

Frequently asked questions about Wawanesa Insurance

Your questions about Wawanesa, answered.

Who is Wawanesa owned by?

Wawanesa Insurance is an independent Canadian company. It's also a mutual insurance company, meaning it is owned by policyholders. It acts as a kind of co-operative and profits are either retained within the company or rebated to policyholders as dividends or reduced premiums.

How long has Wawanesa Insurance been in business?

Wawanesa Insurance was founded in 1896 in the town of Wawanesa, Manitoba. It currently has more than 3,000 employees.

How do I file a claim to Wawanesa Canada?

Claims can be filed by calling 24/7 to 1-844-WAWANESA (929-2637) You can also file online for automobile or residential claims.

To upload documents, communicate with you adjuster or track your claim, you can log on to the claims central platform.

How do I report an accident to Wawanesa Canada?

Accidents can be reported to a Wawanesa agent using the 24/7 hotline at 1-844-WAWANESA (929-2637).

Joel Kranc ,
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Joel Kranc is a freelance writer and content provider who has worked with RATESDOTCA since 2019. He holds an MA in political science from the University of Toronto and a film certificate from New York University.

He has been published in and worked for such companies as CNN, Rogers Media, Institutional Investor Magazine, The Globe and Mail, Infrastructure Investor, BenefitsPRO Magazine, Global Finance Magazine, With Intelligence, the CPP Investment Board, Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan, and many more financial services and industry publications.

He is the author of "Retirement Planning in 8 Easy Steps," which, when released in 2015, was No. 11 on the Publisher's Weekly US Bestseller List for Business and Finance, beating out Mark Cuban's "How to Win at the Sport of Business."

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