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Ontario West Insurance Brokers - A Division of Bill Blaney Insurance Brokers ltd.

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 125 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(125) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto InsuranceBusiness & Commercial InsuranceHealth & Travel InsuranceIndependent Multi-Carrier BrokerBilingual / Multilingual ServiceHome & Property Insurance
Ontario West Insurance Brokers - A Division of Bill Blaney Insurance Brokers ltd.
Services
Auto Insurance, Business & Commercial Insurance, Health & Travel Insurance
Reviews
125

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise named brokers-Christine, Amanda, Tracy, and Jamie-for finding lower premiums and handling auto and home policies with genuine care. Staff answer questions patiently and go beyond the basics. One complaint: phone lines are hard to reach and messages sometimes go unanswered.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable, patient staff
  • better rates than competitors
  • personalized, caring service
  • quick to respond
Watch-outs
  • hard to reach by phone
  • messages left unanswered
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Best for: clients switching insurers looking for lower rates and hands-on broker support
Think twice if: you need fast phone access; communication gaps are reported

Strengths

  • experienced brokers find lower rates than incumbents
  • patient, knowledgeable staff
  • handle complex transitions quickly
  • staff known by name and relationship

Worth knowing

  • Christine MacGregor: consistently praised across multiple reviews for auto, home, and business insurance
  • Amanda B: cited for home and auto combined service
  • Tracy: long-term relationship broker (9+ years mentioned)
  • Staff handle policy transitions, cancellation fee disputes, and business setup

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
Multiple reviewers switched from long-standing carriers and saved significantly; fast turnaround on new vehicle plates
Home & Property Insurance
Praised for ease of setup and clear explanation of policy options
Business & Commercial Insurance
Staff made policies easy to understand; helped client find best rates for multiple business needs
Independent Multi-Carrier Broker
Reviewers value broker's ability to shop rates across carriers and beat incumbents

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.08 average across the 263 auto insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 68
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
112
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
11

Common questions

Can I reach staff on weekends?
Yes. One reviewer successfully worked with Christine on a weekend renewal. Opening hours are published seven days a week.
How quickly can you cover a new vehicle?
Fast. One reviewer bought a truck in the morning and was plated the same day.
Will you help me switch from my current insurer?
Yes. Brokers advise on cancellation fees and handle policy transitions; reviewers report saving money after 20+ years with competitors.

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Last updated 2026-07-24