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abaucom21 · 06-12-2014, 06:34 PM

Can anyone in Ontario (or Canada in general) recommend their insurance company?
Reason: I want to start shopping around.
Issue: I am a middle aged guy and have been with State Farm for about 30 years, six US states, and 10-1/2 years in Ottawa. Never had a problem with State Farm in all these decades, and never checked rates, because the few times I filed a claim for either home or auto, never had an issue. State Farm always excellent. For me service more important than finding the lowest rate.
Issue: First of the year State Farm Canada notified all Canadian policy holders they were selling their accounts to "Desjardins Group". This week notified State Farm will be transferring policy holder info to Desjardins. Policy transfer will be completed Jan. 2015. My three decades with State Farm end, Jan. 2015, Desjardins will be my auto and home insurance company.

I have called my State Farm agent, agent will not change but insurance for my two cars and personal property insurance transferring to Desjardins.

I have no clue who is "Desjardins Group". 30 years with State Farm in both the US and Canada and I am not happy being sold off to an insurance company that I don't have a trusted history with.

If you can recommend any insurance company, that you filed claims with in Canada, happy with their service, please let me know. Need both auto and property insurance.

I remember about six years ago I was on a road trip from Ottawa to Florida. Windshield broke. I called State Farm Canada and State Farm Canada contacted State Farm US. Windshield replaced in 24 hours somewhere in North Carolina with only my deductible paid. Can I get that kind of service from Desjardins when no one in the US even heard of this insurance company?

Help in finding a Canada insurance company for auto/home in Ottawa would be appreciated (an agent in Ottawa helpful but not required).

Feel like an old whore and State Farm was my insurance pimp that kept me safe for decades. Feel like my old pimp decided to retire and sold off the stable of policy holder whores to a new unknown insurance pimp.

THUMPER20X · 06-12-2014, 07:56 PM

Ontario is an insurance rip off. Have a fun time, its like deciding on the best politician, you have to decide which one will at least bring vaseline into the rape room.

TomF1 · 06-12-2014, 11:32 PM

I'm with RBC insurance
Best rate from when I was shopping years ago and still best rate when I compared
My deductible has dropped
Service was good, the Monte has been hit by others 3 times
And my rate on the ZL1 went down this year, the other 2 cars should come down next renewal

RickRay · 06-13-2014, 05:48 AM

http://www.desjardinsassurancesgener...ages/home.aspx

http://www.desjardinsgeneralinsuranc...ins-group.aspx

06-12-2014, 06:34 PM	#1
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	Canada Insurance Advice requested Can anyone in Ontario (or Canada in general) recommend their insurance company? Reason: I want to start shopping around. Issue: I am a middle aged guy and have been with State Farm for about 30 years, six US states, and 10-1/2 years in Ottawa. Never had a problem with State Farm in all these decades, and never checked rates, because the few times I filed a claim for either home or auto, never had an issue. State Farm always excellent. For me service more important than finding the lowest rate. Issue: First of the year State Farm Canada notified all Canadian policy holders they were selling their accounts to "Desjardins Group". This week notified State Farm will be transferring policy holder info to Desjardins. Policy transfer will be completed Jan. 2015. My three decades with State Farm end, Jan. 2015, Desjardins will be my auto and home insurance company. I have called my State Farm agent, agent will not change but insurance for my two cars and personal property insurance transferring to Desjardins. I have no clue who is "Desjardins Group". 30 years with State Farm in both the US and Canada and I am not happy being sold off to an insurance company that I don't have a trusted history with. If you can recommend any insurance company, that you filed claims with in Canada, happy with their service, please let me know. Need both auto and property insurance. I remember about six years ago I was on a road trip from Ottawa to Florida. Windshield broke. I called State Farm Canada and State Farm Canada contacted State Farm US. Windshield replaced in 24 hours somewhere in North Carolina with only my deductible paid. Can I get that kind of service from Desjardins when no one in the US even heard of this insurance company? Help in finding a Canada insurance company for auto/home in Ottawa would be appreciated (an agent in Ottawa helpful but not required). Feel like an old whore and State Farm was my insurance pimp that kept me safe for decades. Feel like my old pimp decided to retire and sold off the stable of policy holder whores to a new unknown insurance pimp.

06-12-2014, 07:56 PM	#2
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	Ontario is an insurance rip off. Have a fun time, its like deciding on the best politician, you have to decide which one will at least bring vaseline into the rape room. __________________

06-12-2014, 11:32 PM	#3
TomF1 Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 238	Insurance I'm with RBC insurance Best rate from when I was shopping years ago and still best rate when I compared My deductible has dropped Service was good, the Monte has been hit by others 3 times And my rate on the ZL1 went down this year, the other 2 cars should come down next renewal

06-13-2014, 05:48 AM	#4
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	http://www.desjardinsassurancesgener...ages/home.aspx http://www.desjardinsgeneralinsuranc...ins-group.aspx __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set