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Merit Insurance Brokers Inc

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 101 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(101) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto InsuranceIndependent Multi-Carrier Broker
Merit Insurance Brokers Inc
Services
Auto Insurance, Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
Reviews
101

What recent reviews say

Clients stay for decades because Merit responds quickly and delivers clear advice without the runaround. Named brokers like Carolyn Vickers, Doug Berry, and Brandi Matthews earn repeated mention for handling claims promptly, managing account changes easily, and staying accessible when it matters.

Praised for
  • fast response times
  • knowledgeable and attentive staff
  • long-term reliability
  • competitive pricing
  • smooth claims handling
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Best for: clients seeking a stable broker with personalized attention and quick turnaround on claims and policy updates

Strengths

  • long tenure and established client base
  • named staff with strong reputations
  • prompt response to claims and policy changes
  • multi-line broker covering auto, home, specialty

Worth knowing

  • Carolyn Vickers: handles claims and account changes; Brandi Matthews: friendly, account management; Doug Berry: noted for attention to detail; Spencer Rebelo and Kathleen Magisano also named for professionalism
  • one reviewer with claim during snow blizzard north of Toronto received prompt adjuster response
  • pricing noted as competitive for special event insurance

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
prompt claims handling, policy updates processed quickly, competitive pricing for specialty coverage
Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
multi-line portfolio management, responsive to changes, long-term relationship focus

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 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 77
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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93
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5
3
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2
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1
3

Common questions

Will I get the same broker over time?
Many reviewers cite working with the same named broker for years (Carolyn Vickers, Doug Berry, Brandi Matthews), suggesting continuity of service.
How fast do they handle claims?
One reviewer's vehicle rear-ended north of Toronto received prompt response from the broker and adjusters. Policy changes are processed within days.
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Last updated 2026-07-24