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Lorrie Howe Desjardins Insurance Agent

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 384 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(384) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto InsuranceHome & Property InsuranceLife Insurance
Lorrie Howe Desjardins Insurance Agent
Services
Auto Insurance, Home & Property Insurance, Life Insurance
Reviews
384

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise quick, patient staff who take time to explain options clearly. Ashley, Ruchika, and Lorrie are named repeatedly for going above and beyond on quotes and claims. One serious complaint: a policy cancellation request sent by email and confirmed as canceled was not processed, leading to unexpected charges after the vehicle was sold. The complaint was only resolved after calling Desjardins directly.

The team handles auto, home, and life coverage with a reputation for competitive rates and long-term client relationships. Multiple reviewers mention staying 30+ years or coming to them for multiple policies. Claims processing receives specific praise for being handled smoothly, though the one cancellation failure raises a red flag on follow-through with administrative requests.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and patient staff
  • quick and responsive service
  • personalized, honest advice
  • competitive rates
  • smooth claims support
Watch-outs
  • policy cancellation not processed despite repeated requests
  • charged for cancelled coverage
  • lack of documentation and follow-up
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Best for: Clients seeking patient, personalized guidance on auto and home insurance with quick turnaround.
Think twice if: Policy cancellation requests may not be processed reliably; follow up directly with the carrier if urgent.

Strengths

  • Named staff known for patient, clear explanations
  • Fast turnaround on quotes and policy changes
  • Reputation for competitive rates on auto and home
  • Long-standing client relationships (30+ year retention mentioned)

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named: Lorrie (principal), Ashley, Ruchika Sangar (mentioned for auto and home quotes, patient guidance); Ruchika specifically praised for timely response and going above and beyond.
  • One reviewer reported a motorcycle policy cancellation request sent via email and verbally confirmed was not actually canceled; charged on renewal after the vehicle was sold; required direct intervention with Desjardins to resolve.
  • Long-term client retention: one reviewer mentioned 32 years with Lorrie for home, then added auto; another mentioned several decades of relationship.

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
Praised for patient explanations, fast quotes, and honest advice; Ashley specifically noted for car insurance guidance.
Home & Property Insurance
Ruchika praised for prompt, reliable handling of applications; reviewers report getting competitive rates and smooth claims.
Life Insurance
Life insurance listed as a service and claimed area on their website, but no specific review detail provided.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.08 average across the 263 auto insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 78
Review volume 100
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Are they open on weekends?
Yes; their Google profile lists 7 days of opening hours, though specific times are not provided in this summary.
Who should I ask for help with a car insurance quote?
Ashley and Ruchika Sangar are both named in recent reviews for providing fast, patient guidance on auto insurance quotes.
Do they handle claims?
Yes. Multiple reviewers praised them for smooth claims support, though administrative requests like policy cancellations should be confirmed directly with the carrier.

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Last updated 2026-07-24