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Arthur J. Gallagher Canada

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 157 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(157) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto Insurance
Arthur J. Gallagher Canada
Service
Auto Insurance
Reviews
157

What recent reviews say

Many clients praise named staff like Craig, Liliana, Stephen, and Debbie for responsiveness and finding savings, sometimes $400-800 per renewal. Others report waiting a week for replies, never hearing from their broker at renewal, and discovering they paid far above market rates. The gap seems to depend heavily on which agent handles your account.

The service quality is inconsistent. Positive reviews emphasize efficiency and genuine effort to cut costs. Negative reviews centre on neglect: brokers who don't follow up, dismiss concerns about high premiums, and cite understaffing. One client found a $400/month savings only after shopping the market themselves.

Praised for
  • quick response and follow-through
  • knowledgeable and efficient staff
  • finds cost savings for clients
  • personal rapport and care
Watch-outs
  • slow to respond to inquiries
  • no proactive contact at renewal time
  • higher premiums than market rate
  • poor communication and support when issues raised
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Best for: Clients who proactively reach out and build a relationship with a single agent.
Think twice if: You prefer brokers who contact you proactively at renewal or worry about long response times.

Strengths

  • Named agents deliver personal service and cost savings
  • Fast turnaround on quotes when contacted
  • Multi-carrier broker can consolidate policies

Worth knowing

  • Staff named include Craig Vella, Liliana Lara, Stephen, Justin, Debbie W., and Debbie. Liliana consolidated car and home insurance, saving one client $800. Another client saved over $400/month after shopping the market. One client waited a week for a single response.

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
Highly variable: praised agents respond fast and find big savings; others criticize lack of proactive renewal contact and high premiums.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.08 average across the 263 auto insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 23
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
105
4
4
3
0
2
2
1
46

Common questions

Will my broker contact me about renewal?
Not necessarily. One client reported their broker does not follow up on every policy at renewal time. You may need to reach out yourself.
Can Gallagher help lower my insurance costs?
Yes, if you're paired with responsive staff. Multiple clients report $400-800 in annual savings after consolidating policies or shopping rates.
How fast do they reply to quotes?
Varies. Some clients report quick turnaround within days; others waited a week for a single response.

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Last updated 2026-07-24