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Kathryn Getliffe Desjardins Insurance Agent

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 29 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(29) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto InsuranceHealth & Travel InsuranceIndependent Multi-Carrier BrokerBilingual / Multilingual ServiceHome & Property InsuranceLife Insurance
Kathryn Getliffe Desjardins Insurance Agent
Services
Auto Insurance, Health & Travel Insurance, Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
Reviews
29

What recent reviews say

Kathryn's agency is known for treating customers as individuals rather than numbers, with many families staying 20+ years. Staff like Mary, Arthur, Hugh, and Joanna handle calls with care and know how to find good motorcycle rates for new riders. A few customers report being quoted without asking or receiving sharp replies to inquiries, so initial contact can be uneven.

Praised for
  • personalized, relationship-driven service
  • staff knowledge and friendliness
  • competitive rates on auto and motorcycle
  • strong long-term customer retention
  • responsive and helpful communication
Watch-outs
  • unsolicited quotes
  • occasional staff rudeness on phone
  • price quotes out of range
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Best for: Families and longtime customers seeking personal attention and annual coverage reviews.
Think twice if: Contact may sometimes come across as brusque; clarify that you want a review before requesting a full quote.

Strengths

  • personalized long-term relationships
  • competitive motorcycle rates for new riders
  • staff knows your file and calls annually to review coverage

Worth knowing

  • Staff named: Kathryn, Hugh, Mary (London office), Joanna (head office), Arthur, Kath. Praised for vehicle changeover guidance and same-day policy troubleshooting. Long-term customer base: several reviews cite 20-25+ years of service. Motorcycle rates for new riders mentioned as competitive.
  • Yearly check-in calls standard practice to review coverage

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
Competitive rates, especially for new motorcyclists. Staff help with vehicle switchovers and policy details.
Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
Multi-carrier broker with strong focus on finding right fit; annual coverage reviews and personal relationship-building.
Home & Property Insurance
Condo and seasonal dwelling options offered; general praise for coverage guidance.
Life Insurance
Staff familiar with personal needs and offer living benefits and critical illness add-ons.
Health & Travel Insurance
Limited evidence; disability and critical illness insurance mentioned as available.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.08 average across the 263 auto insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 64
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you do annual check-ins to make sure my coverage is still right?
Yes, the office calls clients yearly to review coverage and suggest updates if needed.
Who should I ask for help with a new car purchase?
Arthur has been praised for guiding customers through vehicle changeovers and making sure everything is covered on pickup.

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Last updated 2026-07-24