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Billyard Insurance Group - Markham South

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(96) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Bilingual / Multilingual ServiceAuto InsuranceHome & Property InsuranceLife Insurance
Billyard Insurance Group - Markham South
Services
Bilingual / Multilingual Service, Auto Insurance, Home & Property Insurance
Reviews
96

What recent reviews say

Billyard Insurance Group's staff, particularly brokers Richie Yu, Joanna Ho, Tracy Guo, and Eric, earn praise for solving insurance problems at speed even on weekends and after hours. Customers value their patience in explaining coverage details and willingness to work with non-native English speakers; multiple reviews highlight urgent renewals or business-launch scenarios resolved within 24 hours. One older complaint mentions an unresolved issue after two contact attempts. The overwhelming pattern is consistent, reliable individual service rather than company-wide operations criticism.

Praised for
  • responsive staff available evenings/weekends
  • personalized attention and explanation of coverage
  • brokers by name highly praised (Richie, Joanna, Tracy, Eric, others)
  • urgent help within 24-48 hours
  • staff explain complex terms clearly to non-native speakers
Watch-outs
  • one complaint of unresolved issue after two follow-ups
responsive-agentknowledgeable-staffpersonalized-serviceeasy-to-reachhelpful-advicegreat-follow-up
Best for: Small-business owners and first-time buyers needing urgent help and clear explanations
Think twice if: One customer reported an unresolved issue despite two complaints; responsiveness is staff-dependent

Strengths

  • Named staff solve urgent insurance problems within 24 hours
  • Patient explanations for non-native English speakers
  • Available evenings and weekends
  • Individual broker accountability across auto, home, and business lines

Worth knowing

  • Richie Yu: praised for weekend emergency service, business insurance, working after hours
  • Joanna Ho: praised for same-day renewal on last-policy-day, after-hours responsiveness
  • Tracy Guo: praised for breaking down complex policy terms, personalized needs assessment
  • Eric: praised for 24-hour emergency home and auto renewal
  • Keerthan Mayooran, Chriss Hong, Flora He, Maggie, Sepideh Ghahremani also named and praised
  • Staff willing to work outside business hours to accommodate customer schedules
  • Service includes clarifying coverage differences between old and new policies

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
Brokers praised for urgent renewals, coverage clarity, and competitive pricing; one 1-star complaint of 'scam' with unresolved follow-up
Home & Property Insurance
Emergency renewals completed within 24 hours; detailed policy explanation praised
Business & Commercial Insurance
Brokers help business owners secure insurance quickly to meet landlord/legal deadlines and enable key pickup without penalty
Bilingual / Multilingual Service
Staff repeatedly praised for patience and effort explaining policies to non-native English speakers

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.08 average across the 263 auto insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 82
Review volume 86
Review recency 73
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can a broker help me if I need insurance renewed urgently?
Yes. Multiple reviews mention same-day and 24-hour emergency renewals, including outside business hours.
Do staff speak languages other than English?
Yes. Reviews praise staff patience and effort explaining policies to non-native English speakers. Their website lists bilingual service.
Which brokers are mentioned most often?
Richie Yu, Joanna Ho, Tracy Guo, and Eric appear most frequently across recent reviews for auto, home, and business insurance help.

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Last updated 2026-07-24