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Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 70 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(70) 59 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto InsuranceLife InsuranceBusiness & Commercial InsuranceIndependent Multi-Carrier Broker
Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP
Services
Auto Insurance, Life Insurance, Business & Commercial Insurance
Reviews
70

What recent reviews say

Baird MacGregor has strong advocates among long-term clients, especially those paired with named brokers like Cynthia Coronado or Karen Ritchie. However, new callers report unanswered voicemails and delayed responses, creating a wide split between five-star loyalty and one-star frustration with accessibility.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive staff by name
  • expert handling of claims
  • long client relationships
  • professional and courteous team
Watch-outs
  • no callback on inquiries
  • slow to respond initially
  • poor communication from some brokers
responsive-agentknowledgeable-staffeasy-to-reachhard-to-reachpersonalized-servicegreat-follow-up
Best for: business owners and multi-policy holders with established brokers; long-term clients seeking stability.
Think twice if: first-time callers may face slow callbacks; initial contact responsiveness has been inconsistent.

Strengths

  • claims handled proactively beyond standard coverage
  • dedicated brokers build long-term relationships
  • multi-policy clients see consistent support

Worth knowing

  • Karen Ritchie coordinated dive team rescue and claim settlement for sunken boat over a weekend
  • Cynthia Coronado serves business clients including car dealerships and repair shops
  • Peter, Kevin, and Esma named as brokers
  • multi-decade clients praise seamless vehicle insurance switches
  • garage and car rental business client of 30+ years

What reviews say by service

Business & Commercial Insurance
Cynthia Coronado praised for responsive, tailored coverage and proactive communication with business clients.
Auto Insurance
Long-term auto and multi-policy clients report responsive service; new callers report callback delays.
Life Insurance
Limited evidence; website lists life insurance offered.
Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
Broker-client pairing critical: named brokers earn strong loyalty; general switchboard less reliable.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.08 average across the 263 auto insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 10
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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40
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3
3
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2
1
1
25

Common questions

How quickly can they handle an urgent claim over a weekend?
Karen Ritchie coordinated a dive team and insurance settlement for a sunken boat during a weekend, moving fast enough to help avoid Coast Guard fines.
Do they work with businesses in the GTA?
Yes. Clients include a car dealership, auto repair garage, and car and truck rental business, served by brokers like Cynthia Coronado.
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Last updated 2026-07-24