Driving experience credit for Insurance

by Evrijm
(London,Canada)

Hi!

I moved to Ontario from Europe. I was fully licensed the past 9 years back at home. I took the knowledge test and skipped g2 class and took g test right away.

Now I hold a G license for a month but when I am quoting insurance premiums I get higher prices since my experience looks a month old.

Will my driving experience from Europe be credited to my G license? Therefore, may I say that I have been holding a G license the past 9 years?

Thank you so much for your response in advance!

Canada Insurance Source Response

Unfortunately your driving experience from Europe will probably not be credited. Having your G license helps a lot. But not having proof of prior insurance is what will hurt you.

You could try to get a letter of experience from your prior insurance company in Europe. A letter of experience proves that you had insurance. It also shows for how long and if you had any claims. With this in hand you might find a carrier that will give you credit.
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