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You might have first heard of Bel Air Insurance if you drove a cab in 1955 in Montreal. In fact, the name is derived from the popular car at the time – the Chevrolet Bel Air. The company got its start when it was founded by the Taxi Diamond Association of Montreal and was meant to protect its 2,000 members who had trouble getting insurance.

That was the case until 1963, when the company offered insurance to all cab drivers, and then 1970 began to provide home insurance as well. Later, Groupe Commassur (a company composed of belairdirect and Groupe Commerce) bought the Bel Air Insurance Company Inc. shares and, in 1984, divested from the Taxi Diamond Association of Montréal.

In 1989, Commassur Inc. was bought by ING Group and by 1996, the company rebranded to belairdirect and launched in Ontario and Quebec. One year later, the company became the first in North America to offer car insurance for purchase online.

In 2015, belairdirect expanded its online capabilities by offering quick insurance quotes within three minutes. Today, the company serves 900,000 clients across Canada.

Belairdirect offers customized auto insurance for drivers in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta and offers smart features that allow you to manage your insurance in the belairdirect app.

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What other types of insurance does Belairdirect offer?

Along with car insurance, belairdirect offers a number of different insurance coverage types for individuals, groups and businesses.

Home, condo or renters' insurance: Home insurance is offered to Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and BC residents. Protecting your dwelling and belongings is crucial whether you are a homeowner or renter. Belairdirect home insurance can also protect you from personal liability if someone is accidentally hurt or requires medical treatment.

Recreational and seasonal vehicles: Recreational vehicles are only used at certain times a year and for a limited time. They require different types of insurance needs. Belairdirect works with its clients to find the right insurance that meets their needs on these types of vehicles. You can get a recreational vehicle quote by calling 1-833-644-7899.

Belairdirect car insurance discounts

Belairdirect has a variety of insurance options and discounts that drivers can receive through special programs, including:

Multi-vehicle discount: All eligible drivers at the same address can receive up to 15% off their auto insurance, even if they are on different contracts with belairdirect.

Automerit: Belairdirect can monitor driving habits through its app. The safer you are, the more you can save, as far as 25%. Unfortunately, taking risks and driving poorly can also increase your belairdirect auto insurance rates.

Bundling: Combining the insurance of your home and car under belairdirect in this case, could save up to 10% on your home insurance and up to 20% on your car insurance premiums.

Group insurance: Employers can help their employees save by signing up for a group program. Groups can get preferred insurance rates for home and auto coverage, group benefits, and additional discounts.

Over 50: With experience comes rewards. Belairdirect offers discounts for older drivers with a clean driving record, including:

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