Van insurance: What you need to know

Q: What is the cheapest minivan to insure?

Our article, the best selling minivans in Canada , covers the topic in detail. The Kia Sedona and Honda came in under $100 a month. However, that's based on a 40-year-old woman in Ottawa with a clean driving record and driving a used van. Many factors go into calculating your minivan insurance rate, such as the make and model, your location, and your driving record to name a few. To know how much your van costs to insure, simply enter your postal code at the top of the page to compare van insurance quotes.

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What is van insurance

Matt Hands, Business Director, Insurance

September 21, 2020

When we say car insurance, it’s important to note that all passenger vehicles fall into that category – not just cars. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs), trucks and vans are all considered “cars” and are eligible for car insurance coverage. Here’s a quick look at what types of vans can get a standard car insurance policy.

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Personal vs. commercial van insurance

A van is a 4-to-5 door automobile used for carrying people or goods. Commercial vans are larger than personal ones and, as such, require commercial vehicle insurance.

Our focus is on personal use van insurance. In other words, vans which are only used to transport passengers and their belongings. The most common type of van is the minivan. A minivan is larger than a sedan, but is still eligible for standard car insurance coverage.

How van insurance works in Canada

Minivan insurance works the same as car insurance with the same basic coverages and add-ons available.

Third-party liability insurance

Accident benefits

Uninsured motorist

Collision insurance (optional)

Comprehensive insurance (optional)

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Provincial differences in van insurance coverage

Van insurance in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, PEI, and Alberta (as of January 2022) includes direct compensation property damage (DCPD).

DCPD coverage means your insurer pays to repair your car when you're not at-fault following a collision in provinces that have it (e.g. ON, QC, NS, NF, NB, PEI, AB)

No-fault insurance means you only ever deal with your insurer in any claim. It's available in all provinces, but there are differences. For instance, in Saskatchewan, you can opt for the Tort system. If you do, and you're found at-fault, you'll pay to repair your car, the other car, and the other driver's injuries.

In BC victims are permitted to sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering. You can't in Manitoba or Ontario who have more complete no-fault insurance.

Public van insurance is available in BC, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan - you have to buy insurance through provincial crown corporation. In all other provinces, a driver can buy insurance from a provider of their choosing.

Need a van insurance broker?

At Ratehub.ca, we work with insurance brokers across Canada to finalize your van insurance quote. Below are a few of our partners.

Brokerage	Products	Service Area
Begin Insurance	Auto, home, tenant, travel, business, life	Ontario with offices in Markham and Hamilton, Ontario
Cheep I nsurance	Car, home, tenant, taxi, boat, travel trailer	Atlantic Canada
EasyInsure	Auto, home, tenants, boat, life, travel, group	Ontario with head office in Windsor, Ontario
Excalibur I nsurance	Auto, home, farm, business, landlord, life, travel	Ontario with offices in Clinton, Wingham, Exeter, and Mitchell
Insurance Hero	Auto, home, business, travel, life, and group insurance	Ontario with offices in Toronto and Sudbury, Ontario
Servo Insurance Brokers	Home, auto, farm, business, high risk	Ontario with offices in Toronto and Kingsville, Ontario

FAQ about van insurance

What is the cheapest minivan to insure?

Our article, the best selling minivans in Canada, covers the topic in detail. The Kia Sedona and Honda came in under $100 a month. However, that's based on a 40-year-old woman in Ottawa with a clean driving record and driving a used van. Many factors go into calculating your minivan insurance rate, such as the make and model, your location, and your driving record to name a few. To know how much your van costs to insure, simply enter your postal code at the top of the page to compare van insurance quotes.

Are minivans cheaper to insure?

Many minivans are actually cheaper to insure than sedans, and there are a few reasons why. First, vans are larger than regular cars and tend to have better safety ratings. Second, minivans are not considered to be high on thieves’ priority lists. This lessens the chances that they’ll be stolen, making insurance companies more confident about insuring them. Finally, the demographic of minivan drivers are typically parents with young children. Typically, older, more experienced drivers (especially ones with kids) take fewer risks on the road.

Author Bio

Matt Hands, Business Director of Insurance

Matt started his professional career at CARPROOF where he honed his marketing and analytical skills for over 3 years. Matt then took his wealth of experience to Ratehub.ca’s Toronto offices, working with insurance providers, agents, and brokers to grow and expand the Insurance business unit. He is a thought leader in the community and a valuable insurance resource to respected publications like the Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Huffington Post, Yahoo News, and 680 news radio in Toronto.

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