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Active Insurance & Financial Group Inc.

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 52 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(52) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto InsuranceLife InsuranceIndependent Multi-Carrier BrokerHealth & Travel Insurance
Active Insurance & Financial Group Inc.
Services
Auto Insurance, Life Insurance, Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
Reviews
52

What recent reviews say

Strong experiences centre on staff like Tiffany Banate and Anabela De Medeiros, who answer quickly, explain coverage clearly, and secure competitive rates. A cottage insurance closing next day shows speed; long-term clients praise reliability and after-hours availability. Complaints point to inconsistent service quality-some staff are dismissive or evasive about pricing, creating frustration that outweighs isolated shortcomings for most.

Praised for
  • responsive and knowledgeable staff
  • quick turnaround on urgent requests
  • competitive pricing
  • personalized, caring service
Watch-outs
  • poor communication and follow-up from some staff
  • rude or dismissive interactions
  • unclear or questionable pricing practices
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Best for: people seeking a broker who will explain coverage clearly and respond quickly to urgent insurance needs
Think twice if: service quality varies significantly by staff member; a few interactions have been rude and pricing explanations unclear

Strengths

  • quick response to urgent requests
  • strong knowledge of coverage options
  • staff willing to educate clients on insurance basics

Worth knowing

  • Tiffany Banate praised for responsiveness and after-hours availability
  • Anabela De Medeiros noted for long-term client retention and availability
  • Abegail secured cottage insurance coverage within hours before closing
  • Staff communicate rate increases honestly rather than blaming the insurer

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
Clients praise competitive rates and clear explanations; one complaint about dismissive attitude and high quote
Life Insurance
Long-term clients value knowledgeable, available service
Health & Travel Insurance
Mentioned in service areas but not evidenced in reviews
Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
Strength lies in staff ability to find competitive policies across carriers quickly

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.14 average across the 205 life insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 44
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
3
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8

Common questions

How quickly can Active Insurance arrange coverage?
Urgent requests can be handled fast; one reviewer's cottage insurance was secured within hours before closing the next day.
Do staff respond outside business hours?
At least one staff member (Tiffany Banate) is noted in reviews for responding after hours and weekends.

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Last updated 2026-07-24